Ultimate Turtle Brownies

Make the ultimate! Indulge brownie mix with extra caramel, nuts and chocolate.

box (1 lb 6.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix

Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box

bag (11 oz) caramels, unwrapped (about 38)

tablespoons whipping cream

bag (11.5 oz) semisweet chocolate chunks (1 3/4 cups)

cup coarsely chopped pecans

1

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Spread 1/2 of batter in pan. Bake 12 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and whipping cream uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
3

Pour caramel over partially baked brownie; spread to within 1/4 inch of edges. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the chocolate chunks and 1/2 cup of the pecans. Drop remaining brownie batter by small spoonfuls onto caramel layer. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup chocolate chunks and 1/2 cup pecans.
4

Bake 32 to 35 minutes longer or until center is almost set. Cool 1 hour at room temperature. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour before serving. For brownies, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Source: Betty