Decadent Turtle Brownies

Name: Decadent Turtle Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup light brown sugar; 3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tbsp instant coffee granules; 0.5 tsp baking powder; 2 whole large eggs (cold); 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cup all purpose flour; 0.5 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (plus more for topping); 0.5 cup chopped pecans (plus more for topping); 1 cup light brown sugar; 6 tbsp unsalted butter; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp vanilla

By Liam CarterAug 13, 2026

These Turtle Brownies are thick and fudgey, featuring layers of homemade caramel sauce, chocolate chips, and crunchy pecans. The rich chocolate flavor combined with the sweetness of caramel makes them an indulgent treat for any dessert lover. Perfect for gatherings or as a special dessert at home, these brownies are best enjoyed chilled after the caramel has set, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

Ingredients

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Servings

•10 tbsp unsalted butter
•3 cup granulated sugar
•1 cup light brown sugar
•3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
•0.5 tsp salt
•1 tbsp instant coffee granules
•0.5 tsp baking powder
•2 whole large eggs (cold)
•2 tsp vanilla extract
•2 cup all purpose flour
•0.5 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
•0.5 cup chopped pecans (plus more for topping)
•1 cup light brown sugar
•6 tbsp unsalted butter
•0.5 cup heavy cream
•1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 9 or 8 x 8 pan with aluminum foil. Lightly spray with cooking spray or grease with butter. Set aside.
2
Add butter to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until light brown / caramel in color, about 5-10 minutes.
3