Turtle Brownies with Caramel and Pecans

February 13, 2014

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A from scratch fudgy brownie filled with caramel and pecans, topped with even more chocolate, caramel and a pecan half!

2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
5 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped, divided
3/4 cup unsalted butter + 1 tablespoon, divided
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (regular or Special Dark or a combo)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup caramel bits (see note)
1/4 cup caramel bits or 6 caramel squares, unwrapped
2 teaspoons milk (regular, low- or fat-free)
16 pecan halves

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x9” pan with cooking spray or line with foil and spray with cooking spray for easy removal. Add unsweetened baking chocolate, 2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, and 3/4...
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Nutritions

Calories
396

Sodium
101mg
4% DV

Fat
20g
31% DV

Protein
9g
19% DV

Carbs
45g
15% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV