Ingredients:
- Cooking spray
- 1 (18-ounce) box of brownie mix, plus the ingredients specified on the box
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups whole pecans, toasted
- Caramel sauce (optional, for serving)
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Directions:
- Preheat and Prep: Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F. Grease a 9″x9″ baking pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper. This ensures that your brownies won’t stick.
- Make Brownie Batter: Follow the instructions on the brownie mix box to prepare the brownie batter. Mix the ingredients as directed. Bake the brownies according to the package instructions but slightly undercook them. The brownies are done when a tester inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. This should take about 20 minutes. Remove them from the oven and set them aside.
- Prepare Pecan Topping: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the light corn syrup, brown sugar, melted and cooled butter, molasses, pure vanilla extract, and kosher salt until the mixture is smooth. Then, add the eggs and whisk until well combined. Stir in the toasted whole pecans until they are fully coated with the mixture.
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- Increase Oven Temperature: Increase the oven temperature to 350°F to prepare for the next step.
- Layer and Bake: Pour the pecan mixture evenly over the slightly underbaked brownies in your prepared baking pan. Spread it out evenly to cover the brownie layer. Continue baking until the pecan topping is springy to the touch and has thickened, which should take approximately 40 to 45 minutes.
- Cool and Set: Allow the brownies to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate them until they are cold and set, which usually takes about 1 hour.
- Optional Caramel Drizzle: For an extra touch of indulgence, drizzle caramel sauce over the pecan turtle brownies before serving. This step is optional but highly recommended for a delightful caramel flavor.
These pecan turtle brownies are a heavenly combination of gooey caramel, crunchy toasted pecans, and decadent brownie goodness. They make for a perfect dessert to satisfy your sweet cravings. Enjoy!