UPSIDE-DOWN TURTLE MUFFINS

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These gems feature an ooey-gooey caramel center and a glossy chocolate glaze topped with sweet pecans. They're perfect when you want something sweet. -Patrice Bruwer-Miller, Wyoming, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 Riesen's chewy chocolate-covered caramels, divided
24 pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, chopped pecans, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in the brown sugar, buttermilk, egg and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Press one caramel into the center of each muffin cup. Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the edge comes out clean. , Cool for 1 minute; invert onto a baking sheet. Top muffins with remaining caramels; return to the oven for 1-2 minutes or until caramel is softened. Place three pecan halves on each muffin. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Jack trotter
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The muffins didn't rise very well.


Ralf Ralf
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The caramel sauce was too runny.


Isele Sophia
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The muffins were a little dry.


MZINGELWA HLATSHWAYO
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These muffins were a little too sweet for my taste.


Juliana Cecilia Van Der Merwe
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I would definitely recommend these muffins to others.


H A Y A T - C K
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These muffins are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast.


Margaret Kerubo
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I love the caramel sauce!


MUMIIA MASR
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Delicious!


Huzaifa Ghauri
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These muffins were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I will definitely be making them again.


SAHIL WATTO
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I made these muffins for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time.


Honey Edits
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These were moist and delicious! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they still turned out great. My family loved them!


Tanzina Akter
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These muffins were easy to make and turned out delicious. The caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Nizam ullah Nizam ullah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the muffins turned out great! They were moist and flavorful. I especially liked the caramel sauce. It was easy to make and really added to the flavor of the muffins.


Luis Morales
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These muffins were a hit with my family! The caramel sauce was perfectly gooey and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.