Ultimate Turtle Brownies (Kimberli D)

Ultimate Turtle Brownies

1 box Betty Crocker Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch)

Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box

1 bag caramels, unwrapped

1/4 cup whipping cream

1 bag (11.5 oz) semisweet chocolate chunks

1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bottom and sides of 13X9 inch pan with baking spray and flour. In a medium bowl, stir brownie mix, pouch of chocolate syrup, water, oil and eggs until well blended. Spread half of the batter in pan. Bake 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large microwaveable bowl, microwave caramels and whipping cream uncovered oh High 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until smooth. Pour caramel over partially baked brownies; spread to edges. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the chocolate chunks and 1/2 of the pecans. Drop remaining brownie batter by small spoonfuls onto caramel layer. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of chocolate chunks and 1/2 cup of pecans. Bake 33 to 36 minutes longer or until center is almost set. Cool for one hour at room temperature. Cover; refrigerate one hour before serving. For brownies, cut into six rows by six rows. Store covered at room temperature.