Best 8 Frosted Turtle Brownies Recipes

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Decadent and indulgent, frosted turtle brownies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of chocolate, caramel, and pecans in a single, irresistible dessert. These rich and gooey brownies feature a dense chocolate brownie base topped with a layer of sweet caramel and a generous sprinkling of chopped pecans. The final touch is a creamy chocolate frosting that adds an extra layer of decadence. Whether you are a fan of classic chocolate brownies or looking for something new and exciting, frosted turtle brownies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FROSTED TURTLE BROWNIES



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Homemade brownies are a sweet addition to the appetizer table on game day. Your guests might forget the score, but I guarantee they'll remember these treats! -Sherry Miller, Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup baking cocoa
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
12 caramels
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the cocoa, flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 23-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, butter, milk and vanilla until fluffy. Frost brownies. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate at least 1 hour., In a microwave, melt caramels with cream; stir until smooth. Drizzle over brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SCRUMPTIOUS FROSTED FUDGY BROWNIES



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MMMMMMM, I can never eat just one of these melt-in-your-mouth brownies, they are so rich and chocolaty.

Provided by Celeste

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Nut Brownie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate
1 cup butter
5 eggs
3 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped walnuts
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
5 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate
½ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan. Place 8 ounces of baking chocolate with 1 cup of butter in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on High until the chocolate is soft and the butter has melted, about 2 minutes. Stir to mix.
  • Place the eggs, 3 cups of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract in a large bowl, and beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 2 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low, and beat in the melted butter-chocolate mixture. Beat in the flour until just combined (do not overmix), and stir in the chopped walnuts. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with fudgy crumbs, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pan before frosting.
  • To make frosting, combine 1 1/4 cup of sugar with the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, and let the mixture simmer for 7 minutes without stirring.
  • Remove the cream mixture from the heat, and stir in 5 ounces of baking chocolate and 1/2 cup butter, stirring to melt and blend the chocolate. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; whisk until smooth. Place the frosting in the refrigerator and stir every few minutes until the frosting is chilled and thick, about 30 minutes. Frost the cooled brownies, and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 62.1 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 78.1 mg, Sugar 27 g

FROSTED FUDGE BROWNIES



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A neighbor brought over a pan of these rich fudge brownies along with the recipe when I came home from the hospital with our baby daughter. I asked her how to make brownie frosting like that, and I've made them ever since for family occasions, potlucks and parties at work. -Sue Soderlund, Elgin, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
3/4 cup baking cocoa
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter. Remove from the heat. Stir in cocoa; cool. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until blended. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in vanilla and the cooled chocolate mixture until well blended. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-28 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in cocoa and vanilla. Add enough milk for the frosting to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over brownies. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TURTLE BROWNIES



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This moist, chocolaty brownie topped with caramel and nuts brings together the classic components of turtle candies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Brownie Recipes

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
3 ounces good-quality unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a buttered 8-inch square baking dish with foil or parchment paper, allowing a 2-inch overhang. Butter lining (excluding overhang); set aside.
  • Make batter: Put chocolate and butter in a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir until melted. Let cool slightly.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in another medium bowl; set aside.
  • Put sugar and eggs in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add chocolate mixture, milk, and vanilla, and mix until combined. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture; mix, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, until well combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared dish. Bake until a cake tester inserted into center of brownies comes out with a few crumbs but is not wet, 27 to 30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
  • Make topping: Bring 1/3 cup water and the sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. When mixture comes to a boil, stop stirring, and wash down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystals from forming. Continue to cook, swirling pan occasionally, until medium amber, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and immediately add cream, vanilla, and salt. Gently stir with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula until smooth. Add pecans; stir until caramel begins to cool and thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
  • Pour caramel over cool brownies; spread with an offset spatula. Refrigerate until cold, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Let brownies stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes before serving. Lift out, and cut into 16 squares, wiping knife with a hot, damp cloth between each cut. Brownies can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 days.

ULTIMATE TURTLE BROWNIES



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Make the ultimate! Indulge brownie mix with extra caramel, nuts and chocolate.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
20 caramels, unwrapped (from 11-oz bag)
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chunks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 8-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan. Grease bottom and sides with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Remove 1 cup brownie batter; set aside. Spread remaining batter in pan. Bake 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and whipping cream uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring halfway through. Continue to microwave in 15-second intervals, until smooth.
  • Pour caramel over partially baked brownie; carefully spread on top. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the pecans. Drop remaining brownie batter by spoonfuls onto caramel layer; spread evenly. Sprinkle chocolate chunks and remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
  • Bake 32 to 35 minutes longer or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool 1 hour at room temperature on cooling rack. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving. Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan, and peel foil away. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g

FUDGY TURTLE BROWNIES



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Earn plenty of brownie points by offering these chewy, gooey treats to the kid's troop or to friends on any festive occasion. What makes them so extra? The fudgy base is covered with pecan halves, cream caramel, and melted chocolate-a combo borrowed from old-fashioned turtle candies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Brownie Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup heavy cream, room temperature
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for dish
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Kosher salt
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups), plus 2 ounces melted
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves (8 ounces)
Flaky sea salt, such as Jacobsen, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Caramel: Combine sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until sugar has dissolved and mixture boils, about 5 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook, swirling pan occasionally and brushing down sides with a wet pastry brush, until mixture turns medium amber, 3 to 4 minutes more. Carefully add cream in a slow stream (mixture will bubble vigorously). Remove from heat and stir until smooth. Let cool until caramel thickens slightly but is still pourable, about 10 minutes. Makes 1 cup. Use immediately.
  • Brownies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Line bottom and long sides with parchment, leaving an overhang; butter parchment.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt. In a large heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pot of simmering water, melt chopped chocolate and butter with oil. Remove from heat. Add both sugars; whisk until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until glossy, 1 minute. Add flour mixture; stir just until combined (do not overmix). Pour batter into prepared dish; smooth top with a spatula. Arrange pecans on top in a single layer.
  • Bake until a tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer dish to a wire rack; let cool completely.
  • Drizzle caramel over brownies; let cool until set, 30 minutes. Drizzle with melted chocolate; sprinkle with flaky salt. Let chocolate set (refrigerate for a few minutes, if desired), then cut into squares and serve.

THE WORLD'S BEST TURTLE BROWNIES



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These are BY FAR the BEST brownies I have ever tried!! They are easy to make and SO good--way better than the box!!

Provided by coookingchick

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup dark cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (11 1/2 ounce) bag dark chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon oil
14 ounces caramels, unrapped
1/2 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Melt butter.
  • Stir in sugar, vanilla and eggs.
  • Stir in flour, cocoa and salt.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup pecans.
  • Spread in prepared pan.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes or until done.
  • Heat milk and caramels in small saucepan over medium heat until caramels are melted and smooth.
  • Melt remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips and oil in small saucepan over medium heat until chips are melted and smooth.
  • Drizzle caramel in a diagonal pattern across warm brownies.
  • Drizzle chocolate in the opposite direction over brownies.
  • Top with more chips and remaining pecans. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.9, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 69.9, Sodium 165.7, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 42.4, Protein 5.5

TURTLE BROWNIES



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Pecan     Edible Gift     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 64 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 18

For brownie layer
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
For caramel-pecan layer
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups pecans (6 oz)
Garnish: melted semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9-inch square metal baking pan, knocking out excess flour.
  • Make brownie layer:
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Melt chocolates and butter in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth, then remove from heat. Cool to lukewarm, then stir in brown sugar and vanilla. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating with a wooden spoon after each addition until mixture is glossy and smooth. Add flour mixture and stir until just combined.
  • Spread batter evenly in baking pan and bake in middle of oven until a tester comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a rack.
  • Make caramel-pecan layer:
  • Bring sugar, corn syrup, water, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then boil, without stirring, until mixture turns a golden caramel color, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully add cream and vanilla (mixture will bubble and steam). Stir in pecans and immediately pour over brownie layer, spreading evenly. Cool completely in pan on rack.
  • Prepare garnish:
  • Spoon chocolate into a small sealable plastic bag and seal, forcing out excess air. Squeeze chocolate into 1 corner, then cut a tiny slice off corner to form a small hole. Squeeze chocolate decoratively over brownies.
  • Chill brownies, loosely covered, until caramel and chocolate are firm, at least 4 hours.
  • Just before serving, cut chilled brownies into 64 (1-inch) squares and remove from pan while still cold, then bring to room temperature.

Tips:

- To ensure an even bake, use a toothpick to check the center of your brownies. If it comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, your brownies are ready. - For a fudgier brownie, use melted butter instead of vegetable oil. - If you want a crunchier brownie, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips. - To make a marbled brownie, swirl melted chocolate or peanut butter into the batter before baking. - For a festive touch, decorate your brownies with sprinkles, chopped candy, or mini marshmallows.

Conclusion:

Frosted turtle brownies are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate, caramel, and pecans. With a few simple tips, you can create perfect frosted turtle brownies every time. These brownies are sure to be a hit at any party or gathering, and they're also a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try and enjoy!

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