Pecan Brownie with Caramel Topping (Turtle Brownie)

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)

Prepare the brownie crust: grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper

Make the brownie mixture: melt the butter and chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth

Let cool slightly

Melt the sugar and eggs in a separate bowl, then whisk in the flour and vanilla extract

Pour the brownie mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean

Let the brownie cool completely in the pan

Prepare the caramel topping: combine the corn syrup, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan

Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes

Remove from heat and carefully add the pecans

Pour the caramel mixture over the cooled brownie

Let cool and cut into squares

Calories per serving: 315