Turtle Brownies

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Turtle Brownies
45 min.
12
577kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these decadent Turtle Brownies, a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate, creamy caramel, and crunchy pecans in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, these brownies are not only vegetarian but also incredibly easy to make, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. With a generous serving size of 12, they are ideal for sharing with family and friends or for treating yourself to a well-deserved dessert.

The luscious chocolate base is made with unsweetened cocoa powder and a blend of sugar and butter, creating a fudgy texture that melts in your mouth. Topped with a layer of melted caramel and sprinkled with pecan halves, these brownies offer a delightful contrast of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Each bite is a harmonious blend of sweetness and nuttiness, making them a perfect end to any meal or a delightful afternoon treat.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply looking to satisfy your dessert cravings, these Turtle Brownies are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to whip up a batch of these irresistible treats that are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 24  individually wrapped caramels 
  •  eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 42  pecans 
  • cups pecans chopped
  • cup butter unsalted
  • cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • cups granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Mix the sugar, butter, eggs and cocoa until just blended. Slowly add flour and one teaspoon of the vanilla.
  3. Mix until just blended.
  4. Spread batter in pan and top with chopped pecans.
  5. Bake about 25 minutes.
  6. Let cool on wire rack.
  7. In saucepan over low heat, melt caramels, stirring until smooth.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in remaining vanilla.
  9. Drizzle over brownies in parallel rows and press pecan halves into the caramel in neat rows.
  10. Let set for at least 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories577kcal
Protein4.92%
Fat53.18%
Carbs41.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.17
Glycemic Load
39.13
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.928260695675%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.48mg
Delphinidin
1.68mg
Catechin
6.32mg
Epigallocatechin
1.3mg
Epicatechin
14.27mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.53mg
Quercetin
0.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:576.91kcal
28.85%
Fat:36.16g
55.63%
Saturated Fat:12.69g
79.33%
Carbohydrates:64.11g
21.37%
Net Carbohydrates:58.96g
21.44%
Sugar:47.59g
52.87%
Cholesterol:96.63mg
32.21%
Sodium:74.01mg
3.22%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.23%
100%
Caffeine:16.48mg
5.49%
Protein:7.53g
15.05%
Manganese:1.39mg
69.7%
Copper:0.58mg
29.17%
Fiber:5.15g
20.59%
Phosphorus:184.17mg
18.42%
Magnesium:71.58mg
17.9%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.81%
Selenium:10.68µg
15.26%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.55%
Iron:2.37mg
13.16%
Zinc:1.9mg
12.69%
Vitamin A:573.24IU
11.46%
Folate:34.69µg
8.67%
Potassium:283.89mg
8.11%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.81%
Calcium:67.64mg
6.76%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.33%
Vitamin B3:1.09mg
5.46%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.92%
Vitamin D:0.58µg
3.85%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.71%
Vitamin K:2.75µg
2.62%
Source:Allrecipes