Ultimate Turtle Brownies

Submitted by dojemi

"Chewy-Gooey! Prepare brownies as directed on box. Servings are approximate depending on the size you cut them into. Courtesy of Betty Crocker."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 24-36 brownies

ingredients

• 1 (22 1/2 ounce) box betty crocker Original Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch)
• water
• vegetable oil, and
• egg, called for on brownie mix box
• 1 (14 ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped
• 1⁄4 cup whipping cream
• 1 (11 1/2 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chunks (2 cups)
• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F
2. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
3. In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, pouch of chocolate syrup, water, oil and eggs until well blended.
4. Spread 1/2 of batter (about 1 1/2 cups) in pan. Bake 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in large microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and whipping cream uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
6. Pour caramel over partially baked brownie; spread to edges.
7. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the chocolate chunks and 1/2 cup of the pecans.
8. Drop remaining brownie batter by small spoonfuls onto caramel layer.
9. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup chocolate chunks and 1/2 cup pecans.
10. Bake 33 to 36 minutes longer or until center is almost set.
11. Cool 1 hour at room temperature.
12. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
13. For brownies, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.
14. Store covered at room temperature.