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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Bar Cookies

    Shortcut Turtle Brownies

    Published by Melissa on September 12, 2016 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 11 Comments

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    These rich, fudgy Shortcut Turtle Brownies start with a brownie mix, then you load them up with chopped caramel filled chocolate candies and crunchy pecans inside and on top.

    Fall is a fun time of year to be a food blogger. Hearty meals and decadent desserts are back on the menu, and lots of terrific new cookbook are released. Today I’m sharing a clever new cookbook, 50 Fixes for Brownie Mixes by Aimee Berrett. 

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    Aimee and I have been friends for several years. She’s a fellow Utah food blogger, and is part of the mother and daughter duo on Like Mother, Like Daughter where they share their favorite recipes.

    The book is divided into four fun sections, decadent brownies, brownie batter desserts, brownie mix-ins and other brownie delights. The decadent brownie section has decked out traditional brownies. The the other three sections transforms brownie mix into pancakes, fudge, truffles, fruit pizza and so much more.

    It was hard to pick which recipe to try first, but one of my favorite candies is Rolos, so I couldn’t resist making the Turtle brownies.

    These rich, fudgy Shortcut Turtle Brownies start with a brownie mix, then you load them up with chopped caramel filled chocolate candies and crunchy pecans inside and on top.

    There’s generally always a box of Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix from Costco in my pantry for chocolate emergencies. I decided to use that instead of buying an 18-ounce box at the market. I used two pouches of Ghiradrdelli brownie mix, so my turtle brownies were thicker than the brownies in the cookbook.

    In order to cut brownies as evenly as possible, it’s important to let them cool completely. I made these brownies after dinner, and tortured my family by making them wait until the next day to eat them. However, as soon as I took the Do Not Eat sign off the brownies, my family devoured them. They were a big hit.

    I’m sure the other recipes in 50 Fixes for Brownie Mixes would be a big hit too. I can’t wait to try them.

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    Shortcut Turtle Brownies

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Bar Cookies
    Servings: 16 brownies
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    • 1 18-oz. box brownie mix*
    • eggs oil and water listed on back of brownie mix
    • ½ cup chopped pecans
    • 1 cup chopped Rolo candy

    For the Top of the Brownies:

    • ¼ cup chopped pecans
    • ¼ cup chopped Rolo candy

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven and prepare brownie batter according to package directions.
    • Mix ½ cup pecans and 1 cup Rolo pieces into brownie batter.
    • Pour batter into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake brownies for 28-31 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
    • Remove brownies from oven and sprinkle ¼ cup chopped pecans and ¼ cup chopped Rolos over brownie top.

    Notes

    *I used two bags of Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix from 120 ounce box at Costco and cooked the brownies for 50 minutes. I did not double the Rolos and pecans.

    More brownie recipes you might like:

    Pumpkin Brownies, Barbara Bakes
    Easy Brownie Cake Pops, Barbara Bakes
    Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies, The Hungry Housewife
    My Favorite Brownies, Confessions of a Cookbook Queen

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    1. Lizzy

      April 24, 2020 at 4:45 am

      Thanks for the sharing recipe. I tried them out and they turned out absolutely amazing.
      Lizzy : )

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      • Barbara Schieving

        April 24, 2020 at 9:28 am

        That’s great Lizzy – sounds like you’re off to a great start.

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    2. Velva-Tomatoes on the Vine

      September 18, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      Shut the front door! Love, love turtle brownies. Yours looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.

      Velva

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      • Barbara Schieving

        September 19, 2016 at 7:48 pm

        Thanks! 🙂

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    3. Betsy Scotto

      September 12, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      Please clarify: 2 boxes of brownie mix ( & associated ingredients), but same amount of nuts & candies as listed in recipe? Is the baking time different for 2 boxes? Thanks for advising — I would like to make these!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        September 12, 2016 at 12:37 pm

        Great question Betsy – I updated the notes on the recipe. I did not double the nuts and candies and the cook time was 50 minutes. Enjoy!

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    4. Carol

      September 12, 2016 at 10:13 am

      Oh YUM! Chocolate and caramel and easy? That’s a winning combo in my kitchen. 🙂

      Thank you Barbara and Aimee-the brownies look and sound amazing.

      By the way, Barbara-I’m jealous at how perfectly cut all your baked goods are…..even with a ruler and super long knife, I can’t get mine to look as good as yours do. 🙂

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      • Barbara Schieving

        September 12, 2016 at 12:21 pm

        Thanks so much Carol! You’re definitely going to have to try them.

        Reply
    5. aimee @ like mother like daughter

      September 12, 2016 at 9:33 am

      Barbara! Thank you so much for your support of me, my blog and my my book! I am so glad you guys all liked the brownies!

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        September 12, 2016 at 12:20 pm

        You’re welcome! Always happy to help promote great recipes. Congratulations on the cookbook.

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    6. Rosa

      September 12, 2016 at 7:39 am

      They look very tempting and wonderfully moist!

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply

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