🐢🍫 Poke Turtle Brownies

Here’s a mouthwatering recipe for Poke Turtle Brownies — rich, fudgy brownies with caramel soaked into every bite, topped with crunchy pecans, more caramel, and a luscious chocolate drizzle. It's like turtle candy meets molten brownie heaven.

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🐢🍫 Poke Turtle Brownies

🍽 Servings: 12–16

⏱ Time: 20 min prep + 30–35 min bake + cooling

🧑‍🍳 Difficulty: Easy

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🔹 Ingredients

Brownie Base:

• 1 box brownie mix (plus eggs, oil, water as directed)
  or use your favorite homemade brownie recipe

• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for boxed mix enhancement)

Poke Filling:

• 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)

• 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (optional for extra gooey texture)

Toppings:

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted for more flavor)

• 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)

• 1/4 cup chocolate sauce or melted chocolate (for drizzling)

• Optional: flaky sea salt for balance

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🔹 Instructions

1. Bake the Brownies:

1. Preheat oven and prepare brownie mix according to package directions (or make from scratch).

2. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch pan and bake as directed (usually 30–35 minutes).

3. Let cool 5–10 minutes, but not completely — you want them still warm for poking.

2. Poke and Fill:

1. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw, poke holes all over the brownies — about 1 inch apart.

2. In a small bowl, warm the caramel sauce slightly and mix with the sweetened condensed milk if using.

3. Pour this mixture over the brownies slowly, letting it seep into the holes.

4. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 hour to set.

3. Top the Brownies:

1. Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the top.

2. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce and chocolate sauce (or melted chocolate).

3. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.

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🔸 Optional Add-Ons:

• Top with mini chocolate chips or turtle candies

• Swirl caramel into the batter before baking for extra gooeyness

• Add a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to serve

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🧊 Storage:

• Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

• Best served slightly warm for maximum goo factor.

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Would you like a no-bake version, mini cupcake-style turtle brownies, or a gluten-free adaptation?