Best 7 Caramel Pecan Brownies Recipes

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Indulge in the decadence of Caramel Pecan Brownies, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These brownies are not just a dessert; they are an experience. A rich, fudgy brownie base is studded with crunchy pecans and topped with a luscious caramel sauce that creates a delightful contrast between chewy and crispy. Each bite is a journey through a flavor landscape, leaving you craving more. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating these irresistible treats. Embrace the aroma of melted chocolate and sugar filling your kitchen as you prepare the brownie batter. Experience the satisfaction of folding in the chopped pecans, knowing they will add a delightful crunch to every bite. And when you pour the gooey caramel sauce over the baked brownies, you'll witness a transformation, as the sauce seeps into the cracks and crevices, creating a decadent masterpiece. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a baking journey that will leave you with a pan of irresistible Caramel Pecan Brownies that are sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL PECAN BROWNIES



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Looking for a dessert made using Gold Medal® all-purpose flour? Then check out these caramel and pecan brownies - a crunchy treat!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
12 caramels
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Grease bottom and sides of square pan, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches, with shortening. Mix sugar, shortening, vanilla and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Spread in pan. Sprinkle with pecans.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Heat caramels and milk in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted. Drizzle over warm brownies. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For brownies, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 80 mg

CARAMEL PECAN BROWNIES



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These rich and gooey brownies are so good, I make them year-round.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
75 caramels
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter and 1/3 cup milk. Spread half of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a microwave, heat caramels and remaining milk, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until caramels are melted; stir until smooth. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with pecans and chocolate chips. Drop reserved cake mixture by tablespoonfuls over the top. , Bake for 10 minutes; remove from the oven and smooth top. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until top appears dry and is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

CARAMEL PECAN BROWNIES



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These moist, chewy brownies rival any store-bought chocolate bar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Brownie Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or less to taste
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chunks
3 ounces chopped pecans (about 1 cup)
Caramel Sauce for Caramel Pecan Brownies, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper; butter the paper. Set aside. Place bittersweet chocolate and butter in a heat-proof bowl; set over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted. Remove pan from heat, and set aside.
  • Sift together the flour, cayenne, and salt, and set aside. Place the sugar and eggs in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, and beat until fluffy and well combined, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and chocolate mixture, and stir to combine. Add the dry ingredients, and stir to combine. Stir in chocolate. Pour into dish, and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Bake until set, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool. When cool, drizzle with caramel sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 g, Cholesterol 25 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 2 g

GOOEY CARAMEL-PECAN BROWNIES



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Just one taste of these rich caramel-pecan delights, and you'll see why they're Betty's Best homemade brownies!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans, if desired
12 vanilla caramels
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of square pan, 9x9x2 inches.
  • Mix sugar, shortening, vanilla and eggs in medium bowl. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  • Spread batter in pan; sprinkle with pecans. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Heat caramels and milk in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted. Drizzle over warm brownies. Cool completely. For 16 brownies, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg

CHUNKY CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PECAN BROWNIES



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Make and share this Chunky Chocolate Caramel Pecan Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TiaGem

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup flour
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped
1/3 cup whipping cream
2 cups pecan halves, divided
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet semisweet chocolate chunks, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit and line a 13x9 baking pan with foil, spray the foil with cooking spray.
  • (Cut the foil long enough so that you can fold the ends over the edge of the pan on each end) In a large, microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate squares and butter on High until melted (2 minutes) Stir in sugar, blend well.
  • Add the eggs, blend well.
  • Stir in flour, blend well.
  • Spread half of the mixture in the baking pan and bake for 25 minutes or until the brownies are firm.
  • Don't turn the oven off yet!
  • While they are baking, get out another microwave-safe bowl; throw in the caramels and pour in the cream.
  • Microwave on high for about 2 minutes, the caramels should be partially melted.
  • Stir to help them melt completely.
  • Stir in 1 cup of the pecans and carefully spread the mixture over the baked brownies.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 of the chocolate chunks over the caramel and pour the remaining brownie batter on top, evening it out if needed.
  • It's ok if some of the caramel is showing.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the chocolate chunks on top and then the rest of the pecans.
  • Bake for another 30 minutes or until the brownies are firm.
  • Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack and then lift them out with the foil and set them on a cutting board to cut them up.
  • These would make a decadent gift for someone who loves the flavor combination!
  • You could wrap them up in colored plastic wrap and stick a bow on the top or place them in a holiday-decorated plastic container-- you could make someone's day!
  • Or, depending on your mood, you could hide them and eat them all yourself!

CARAMEL-COCONUT-PECAN BROWNIES



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Categories     Chocolate     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate baking squares
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Microwave chocolate squares in a microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) 1 1/2 minutes, stirring at 30-second intervals until melted. Stir until smooth. Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Add melted chocolate, beating just until blended. Add flour, beating at low speed just until blended. Stir in vanilla and chocolate morsels. Spread batter into a greased and floured 13- x 9-inch pan. Sprinkle batter evenly with coconut, 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels, and chopped pecans. Drizzle evenly with sweetened condensed milk. Bake at 350° for 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown and center is set. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into squares.

GOOEY CARAMEL-PECAN BROWNIES



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Just one taste of these rich caramel-pecan delights, and you'll see why they're Betty's Best homemade brownies!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans, if desired
12 vanilla caramels
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of square pan, 9x9x2 inches.
  • Mix sugar, shortening, vanilla and eggs in medium bowl. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  • Spread batter in pan; sprinkle with pecans. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Heat caramels and milk in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted. Drizzle over warm brownies. Cool completely. For 16 brownies, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is ideal.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in a tough, dense brownie.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting them. This will help prevent them from falling apart.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or add a tablespoon of instant coffee powder to the batter.
  • For a more decadent brownie, add a layer of chocolate ganache or caramel sauce.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Caramel pecan brownies are a delicious and indulgent treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their rich chocolate flavor, chewy texture, and crunchy pecans, these brownies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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