Turtle Buckeye Brownies
Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is Turtle Buckeye Brownies, where layers of pure indulgence await your taste buds. The stage is set with a versatile brownie base of your choice, ready to embrace your creativity. Picture velvety caramel, warmed to perfection with a dash of milk, intermingling with crunchy pecans to create a luxurious turtle topping. As if that weren't enough, a rich and creamy peanut butter layer is added, harmonizing with the sweet and salty notes of semi-sweet chocolate that blanket the entire ensemble. These brownies are a celebration of contrasts – chewy and smooth, sweet and salty – culminating in a dessert that's not just extraordinary, but your very own masterpiece.
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Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 1 9 x13 brownie recipe homemade, boxed mix, or gluten-free brownies
Turtle Topping:
- 11 ounces oz bag of caramels, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons tbsp milk
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
Peanut Butter Topping:
- 6 tablespoons tbsp butter, softened
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons tbsp milk
Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ teaspoons tsp vegetable oil
- Coarse sea salt or fleur de sel optional
Instructions
- Start by baking your selected brownie recipe in a 9x13-inch pan according to the given instructions. Once done let them cool down.
- Take a microwave bowl. Heat the caramels and milk together until the caramels are almost smooth. Add in the chopped pecans. Spread this turtle topping over the cooled brownies.
- In a bowl combine softened butter, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar and milk to create a peanut butter topping. Carefully spread this layer over the turtle topping.
- Next melt sweet chocolate chips with some vegetable oil, in the microwave. Pour this chocolate layer over the peanut butter topping.
- For a burst of flavor if you like, sprinkle some sea salt or fleur de sel on top of the chocolate layer.
- Allow time for the brownies to set and cool completely before cutting them into squares. Now you can savor your Turtle Buckeye Brownies!
Notes
If you or anyone you know has gluten sensitivities or dietary preferences there's a way to make these Turtle Buckeye Brownies into a delicious gluten-free treat. Just swap out your gluten-free brownie mix or use a reliable homemade recipe, for gluten-free brownies as the base. This small modification ensures that everyone can enjoy the layers of caramel, peanut butter and chocolate without any concerns. So don't hesitate to whip up a batch that caters, to all tastes turning these brownies into a crowd-pleaser that's gluten-free friendly.