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Buckeye Turtle Brownies

Irresistible Buckeye Turtle Brownies for Ultimate Indulgence

These Buckeye Turtle Brownies combine fudgy brownie layers with peanut butter and caramel topping, creating an unforgettable dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 recipe 9X13 brownie mix Choose a homemade, boxed, or gluten-free mix
Caramel Layer
  • 11 oz Soft caramels Unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Any kind works well
  • 1.5 cups Chopped pecans Optional: swap with walnuts or omit for nut-free
Peanut Butter Topping
  • 6 tablespoons Butter Softened; dairy-free options are available
  • 0.75 cup Creamy peanut butter Use processed peanut butter
  • 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
Chocolate Drizzle
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips Opt for high-quality chips
  • 1.5 teaspoons Oil Any preferred type
  • Fleur de sel or coarse sea salt Optional, for enhancing flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Offset spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Prepare Brownies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the 9X13 brownie base according to instructions until a toothpick comes out clean, about 25–30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Caramel Layer
  1. Combine unwrapped caramels and milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1½ to 2 minutes, stirring halfway until smooth. Fold in chopped pecans and pour over cooled brownie base.
Peanut Butter Topping
  1. Beat together softened butter, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and a splash of milk until smooth. Spoon the mixture over the caramel layer, spreading evenly.
Chocolate Drizzle
  1. Melt chocolate chips with oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Pour over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
Finish and Chill
  1. Optionally, sprinkle sea salt over the chocolate drizzle. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, slice into squares, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow each layer to cool slightly before adding the next. Use high-quality chocolate chips for better taste.

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