Turtle Brownies

Name: Turtle Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 c. granulated sugar; ½ c. all-purpose flour; ⅓ c. unsweetened cocoa powder; ¼ tsp salt; ½ tsp baking powder; 2 large eggs; ½ c. vegetable or canola oil; ½ tsp vanilla extract; ½ c. semisweet chocolate chips; ¼ c. chopped pecans; ¼ c. caramel bits; 6 oz semisweet or dark chocolate (chopped); 1 ½ Tbsp vegetable shortening; ½ c. semisweet chocolate chips; ½ c. white chocolate chips; ½ c. chocolate covered caramels (I used Rolos, chopped); ¾ c. pecans (roughly chopped); ⅓ c. salted caramel sauce

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By: Julie Evink13 Comments

Posted: 02/01/21 Updated: 07/13/23

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Love a good brownie? You won’t be able to stop with one of these Turtle Brownies. These homemade brownies are fudgy and topped with chocolate, chocolate chips, chocolate covered caramels, pecans and drizzled with a salted caramel sauce.

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Stack of two turtle brownies with more in the background along with pecans, white chocolate chips on wood board.

These aren’t your average brownies! Turtle brownies are dressed up with chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and pecans for the richest, most decadent brownie recipe ever.

I’ve made these so many times – they’re my family’s favorite, and I’ve made them for lots of potlucks and parties. They’re always the first dessert to disappear!

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Why This Recipe Works

I use one of my tried and trusted brownie recipes to make these amazing turtle brownies. They are made from scratch and have a rich and fudgy texture.
They are easy to make, but if you’re short on time, you can use your favorite boxed brownie mix and doctor them up with the add-ins and toppings! I’ve done it both ways, and they’re always great.
The brownies are topped with salted caramel sauce and chocolate-coated caramels to create the ooey-gooey chocolately topping.
These brownies have the perfect combination of textures – fudgy, gooey, and crunchy. Basically a dream dessert!

You won’t be able to resist these brownies – they are so good!

What people are saying about this recipe

“Oh my goodness these were SO GOOD!!! I will be making these brownies whenever I have to take a treat somewhere!”

“My kids loved these! The caramel topping was the best.”

Overhead image of Turtle Brownies Ingredients

Brownie Ingredients

Granulated sugar
All-purpose flour
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Salt
Baking powder
Eggs
Vegetable or canola oil
Vanilla extract
Semisweet chocolate chips
Chopped pecans
Caramel bits

Tip: If you use a box mix, you only need the chocolate chips, pecans, and caramel bits!

Toppings

Chopped chocolate
Vegetable shortening
Semisweet chocolate chips
White chocolate chips
Chocolate-covered caramels
Chopped pecans
Salted caramel sauce

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How to Make Them

Make the batter: Whisk the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the eggs, oil, and vanilla.

Mix in the Add-Ins: Fold the chocolate chips, nuts, and caramel bits.

Brownie Ingredients in glass bowl before mixing.

Glass bowl with spatula mixing up batter for brownies

Bake: Pour the batter into a prepared pan and bake the brownies for 35 to 40 minutes at 350°F. Cool the brownies before adding the toppings.

Toppings! Melt the chopped chocolate and shortening in the microwave and stir until smooth. Pour the mixture over the cooled brownies. Sprinkle the chocolate chips, chopped chocolate caramels, and pecans over the top. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top.

Let the topping set for at least 30 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.

Pro Tips

Box mix tip: If you use a mix, be sure to follow the box instructions for baking the batter and add the mix-ins. Once baked, add the toppings following my instructions to turn them into the best turtle brownies!

Make-ahead tip: You can bake the brownies a day ahead and then add the topping the day you want to serve them. Just make sure you allow time for the topping to set before you slice them.

Storage Tip: They will keep in an airtight container for up to a week. If you stack them, I recommend separating the layers with wax paper, so they don’t stick together.

Stack of two turtle brownies with a bite out of the top one

Don’t wait for a special occasion to make these turtle brownies – make a batch this week to treat yourself and your friends and family! Trust me, no will turn down one of these rich chocolate brownies with that amazing caramel nut topping. You are going to love them!

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Meet Julie Evink

I'm here to help you win in the kitchen again! Life is Busy, Life is Crazy, but that doesn't mean you can't make your family dinner! Julie's goal is to provide you with easy, family, friendly recipes that use pantry staples. Dinnertime will be stress free again!