Gooey and decadent chocolate bars, topped with a layer of
smooth caramel and crunchy pecans-these decadent goodies are bound to please
anyone with a sweet tooth
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| Turtle Brownies |
Make 16 2-inch squares Perp Time 30 minutes Baking Time 30
to 35 minutes
Turtle Brownies ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, cubed. 130
grams bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped. 1 and 1/2 cups sugar. 3 large
eggs. 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract. 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/4 cup
cocoa powder
Ingredients for the caramel filling: 1 (300-gram) pack kraft
caramels, chopped into smaller bits (available at Rustan's Supermarket). 1/3
cup heavy cream. 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
Turtle Brownies recipe: 1-Perheat oven to 325F. Grease an
8-inch square pan and line the bottom with parchment paper, allowing 2 inches
to hang over two sides. 2- Using a double boiler, melt butter and chocolate
over low heat. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat. 3- In the bowl of an
electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine melted chocolate
mixture and sugar. Mix until well combined. 4- Add eggs one at a time, scraping
the sides of the bowl after each addition. Add vanilla extract. 5- Ina separate
bowl, combine flour and cocoa powder. Add gradually to the chocolate mixture
and continue mixing until thoroughly combined. 6- Make the caramel filling:
Using a double boiler, melt caramel together with cream. Stir until smooth and
creamy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. 7- Assemble the brownies: Pour
half the chocolate batter into the prepared pan. Spread the batter evenly with
a offset spatula. Carefully pour the caramel filling on top, making sure not to
muddle the first layer. Sprinkle chopped pecans all over the caramel layer. 8-
Pour remaining chocolate batter on top. Spread evenly and smooth surface with
a spatula. 9- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the
middle comes out with moist crumbs attached. Remove from oven and let cool
completely on a wire rack. 10- Cut into 2-inch squares Brownies can be stored
in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 to 6 days
