FROSTED TURTLE BROWNIES

Frosted Turtle Brownies image

Homemade brownies are a sweet addition to the appetizer table on game day. Your guests might forget the score, but I guarantee they'll remember these treats! -Sherry Miller, Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup baking cocoa
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
12 caramels
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the cocoa, flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 23-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, butter, milk and vanilla until fluffy. Frost brownies. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate at least 1 hour., In a microwave, melt caramels with cream; stir until smooth. Drizzle over brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.