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    Soulfully Made » Desserts » Frosted Chocolate Turtle Brownies

    Frosted Chocolate Turtle Brownies

    Nikki Lee Published:October 20, 2018 | Updated: September 1, 2021

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    Frosted Chocolate Turtle Brownies are buttery, gooey brownies with nuts, caramel bits, and chocolate chips baked into brownie dough, then iced with the most exquisite chocolate frosting and topped with more nuts, chocolate, and melted caramel!

    A stack of these frosted chocolate turtle brownies with caramel and chopped pecans

    Brownies, ahhh brownies. This is the ultimate of desserts in my opinion! Ooey, gooey, buttery and chocolatey - the chocolate lovers dream!

    There really is nothing better than a good brownie!!  Except one loaded with chocolate…  AND well then, just maybe when you smother that brownie in caramel, more chocolate and walnuts or pecans! 

    NOW THAT is the ultimate brownie!!  And the BEST thing y'all is how quick and easy it is to make this recipe. Simple ingredients and made quickly! Cause who can wait when it comes to CHOCOLATE??? I know not me!! or I!!! However it goes.. And long as it goes into my belly soon!

    A closeup of a frosted chocolate turtle brownie with caramel and chopped pecans

    TIPS FOR MAKING THE PERFECT BROWNIES

    • Start with quality ingredients, especially when it comes to the chocolate. Really good chocolate is the key to the best brownie!
    • Make sure your eggs are at room temperature, this will ensure your brownies will have a lighter texture and cook more evenly. Just sit them on the counter about 1 hour before you are ready to make your brownies. If you forget or just chocolate brownies call your name and you just cannot wait. Place them in a bowl of warm water for 10 to 15 minutes)
    • A light colored, shiny pan is the best. If you only have a glass pan turn the oven temp down a few degrees. Line a good quality pan with parchment paper.  Leave some overhanging on the sides and spray it with cooking spray. When your brownies are done baking, this allows you to lift the brownies out by the pulling up on overhang.
    • Don't put them in the oven until it is completely preheated. Place them in the center of the oven for even baking.  Remember that each oven cooks differently and baking time will vary.  Also remember that your brownies will keep cooking as they cool off too. So, don't leave them in too long.A stack of these frosted chocolate turtle brownies with caramel and chopped pecans

    HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE TURTLE BROWNIE

    1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment paper leaving the parchment paper hang over the sides and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
      TIP: Spray cooking spray into bottom of the pan first. This will help hold it down.
    2. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, add melted butter, sugar and cocoa powder and beat on medium speed until combined, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time until combined. Add in vanilla and beat until mixed in.
    3. In a bowl whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder and espresso. Slowly pour into the butter mixture and stir until batter in just combined. Fold in nuts, chocolate chips, and caramel bits until combined.
    4. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Let pan cool on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes.
    5. Now it is on to that Chocolate Frosting and Delicious Turtle Topping - In bowl or stand mixer, beat butter, cocoa, corn syrup, and vanilla until blended and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add in powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk and beat until smooth. Add in additional milk if needed to reach desired spreading consistency.
      These frosted chocolate turtle brownies before being topped with chocolate chips and chopped pecans
    6. Once brownies have cooled, spread on frosting. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, chopped nuts and drizzle with caramel sauce
    A closeup of these frosted chocolate turtle brownies with caramel and chopped pecans before they\'re sliced

    Now the debate fudgy or cake? I think a brownie should be fudgy. With these Turtle Brownies you get the perfect amount of gooey with the melted chocolate and caramel bits. Topped with fudgy chocolate icing and all the delicious Turtle Toppings! These babies are too good to resist!

    A closeup of this decadent chocolate turtle brownie topped with caramel, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts

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    A closeup of this decadent chocolate turtle brownie topped with caramel, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts

    Frosted Chocolate Turtle Brownies

    Author: Nikki Lee
    5 from 4 votes
    Frosted Chocolate Turtle Brownies are buttery, gooey brownies with nuts, caramel bits, and chocolate chips baked into brownie dough, then iced with the most exquisite chocolate frosting and topped with more nuts, chocolate, and melted caramel! 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 15
    Calories 507 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Brownies

    • 2 sticks butter, melted
    • 2 cups sugar
    • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
    • 4 large eggs
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 cup flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon espresso powder, ( or about ½ teaspoon instant coffee granules will work in a pinch)
    • ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
    • ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup caramel bits

    Chocolate Frosting & Toppings

    • 6 tablespoon butter, softened
    • 6 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
    • 2 tablespoon light corn syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
    • 2 to 3 tablespoon milk
    • ¼ cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
    • ¼ cup caramel topping

    Instructions
     

    Chocolate Brownies

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, add butter, sugar and cocoa powder and beat on medium speed until combined, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time until combined. Add in vanilla and beat until mixed in.
    • In a bowl whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder and espresso. Slowly pour into the butter mixture and stir until batter in just combined. Fold in nuts, chocolate chips, and caramel bits until combined.
    • Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Let pan cool on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes.

    Chocolate Frosting and Topping

    • In bowl or stand mixer, beat butter, cocoa, corn syrup, and vanilla until blended and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add in powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk and beat until smooth. Add in additional milk if needed to reach desired spreading consistency.
    • Once brownies have mostly cooled, spread on frosting. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, chopped nuts and drizzle with caramel sauce

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 1 serving Calories: 507 kcal Carbohydrates: 66 g Protein: 6 g Fat: 26 g Saturated Fat: 13 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 11 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 95 mg Sodium: 309 mg Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 54 g

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Carlee says

      November 15, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      These look sinfully good. I wish I had a couple and a glass of milk right now. Alas, I'll have to put them on my must make list instead!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        November 28, 2018 at 7:02 pm

        Thank you Carlee! I have a weakness for chocolate!

        Reply
    2. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

      October 25, 2018 at 10:12 pm

      5 stars
      This is making me drool!!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        October 26, 2018 at 9:38 am

        Thank you Toni! I am a sucker for brownies 😉

        Reply
    3. Julia says

      October 23, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      ***SWOON*** I'm in love with these beautiful decadent brownies! You create such beautiful desserts, Miss Nikki.

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        October 25, 2018 at 7:17 am

        Thank you so much Julia! I really do enjoy making desserts! <3 I will let you in on a secret - lol! Anything chocolate you can count me in!

        Reply
    4. Lindsay Cotter says

      October 22, 2018 at 9:56 pm

      5 stars
      Epic brownie alert!! These look so decadent and addicting!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        October 23, 2018 at 3:53 pm

        Thank you Lindsay! I am really glad my son has made a big dent in them! Helps me with my will power 😉

        Reply

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