Crave-Worthy Breads & Sweets
TURTLE BROWNIES
The fun part about this decadent dessert is that it’s easily customizable by mixing in your favorite nut, chocolate, or candy.
Makes about 10
2 (4-ounce) bars bittersweet chocolate, chopped
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1 cup pecans, chopped and divided
25 vanilla caramels, unwrapped
3 tablespoons whole milk
1. Line a 6-quart slow cooker with parchment paper.
2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat chopped chocolate and butter on high in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Whisk in sugar until thick and smooth. Whisk in eggs, one at a time.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt; stir into chocolate mixture just until combined. Spread batter into slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on low until edges are set, 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours.
5. Transfer slow cooker insert to a wire rack. Sprinkle with ¾ cup chocolate chips and ¾ cup pecans.
6. In a small saucepan, cook caramels, milk, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt over medium heat, stirring until caramels are melted. Drizzle onto brownies; sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips and remaining ¼ cup pecans. Let cool completely. Using parchment as handles, remove from cooker, and cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
