Description
Indulge in these Turtle Earthquake Brownies, a decadent dessert featuring a rich, fudgy brownie base topped with melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, gooey caramel sauce, and crunchy chopped pecans. Perfect for gatherings or any time you crave an irresistibly gooey and nutty treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Turtle Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Combine Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt to ensure an even distribution of dry components.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake Brownies: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs for a fudgy texture.
- Add Toppings: Remove the brownies from the oven and immediately sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and chopped pecans evenly over the top.
- Melt Toppings: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the toppings to melt and meld into the brownies.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares to serve, ensuring the topping sets nicely.
Notes
- For extra gooeyness, slightly underbake the brownies before adding the toppings.
- Use high-quality caramel sauce for the best flavor and texture.
- Chill the brownies after cooling for cleaner cuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- To make the brownies vegan, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use dairy-free butter and caramel sauce.
