Best 6 Chunky Chocolate Caramel Pecan Brownies Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with these Chunky Chocolate Caramel Pecan Brownies. A delightful treat for chocolate lovers, these brownies feature a rich, fudgy base studded with chunks of creamy caramel, toasted pecans, and decadent chocolate chips. The combination of chewy brownies, gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and bittersweet chocolate creates an irresistible taste sensation that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for special occasions, potlucks, or simply as a sweet treat, these brownies are sure to be a hit.

This recipe includes step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of making the brownies from scratch. It also provides variations and additional tips to customize the brownies to your liking. Whether you prefer a fudgier texture or a gooey center, this recipe offers suggestions to achieve your desired result.

In addition to the classic Chunky Chocolate Caramel Pecan Brownies, the article also includes recipes for other tempting brownie variations. Explore the Salted Caramel Brownies for a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors. If you're a fan of peanut butter, the Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies offer a decadent twist with a creamy peanut butter filling. For a healthier option, try the Zucchini Brownies, which incorporate grated zucchini for a moist and nutritious treat.

With its detailed instructions, helpful tips, and a variety of brownie recipes, this article is your ultimate guide to creating mouthwatering brownies that will satisfy any sweet craving.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

CARAMEL-PECAN BROWNIES



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Gooey chocolate, melty caramel, crunchy pecans: Baker, prepare to take a bow as these brownies become the star of the dessert table.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Nuts

Time 1h15m

Yield 32 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate
3/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup flour
1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
1/3 cup whipping cream
2 cups pecan halves, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Spray foil with cooking spray. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add sugar and eggs; mix well. Stir in flour until blended. Pour half the batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 25 min. or until top is firm to the touch. Meanwhile, microwave caramels and cream in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until caramels begin to melt; stir until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in 1 cup nuts.
  • Spread caramel mixture over brownie layer in pan; cover with remaining brownie batter. (Some caramel mixture may peek through.) Sprinkle with remaining nuts. Bake 30 min. or until top is firm to the touch. Cool in pan on wire rack. Use foil handles to remove brownies from pan before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 75 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

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 BROWNIES



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I love to cook. My family can't possibly eat all the sweets I whip up, so my co-workers are more than happy to sample them-particularly these rich, chewy brownies that are full of gooey caramel, chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts. -Clara Bakke, Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts, divided
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, cocoa, oil, eggs and milk. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to egg mixture until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips and 1/2 cup walnuts. , Spoon two-thirds of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the caramels and condensed milk over low heat until caramels are melted. Pour over baked brownie layer. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts., Drop remaining batter by teaspoonfuls over caramel layer; carefully swirl brownie batter with a knife. , Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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 PECAN BROWNIES



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Without doubt, these are the most delightful tasting brownies that we've ever had the pleasure of tasting, and the best thing about them is that they're far healthier than the typical brownies that you'll come across. If you only make one recipe, it should be this one.

Provided by hello

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

125 ml coconut oil, melted
60 g cocoa powder
60 g unsweetened chocolate
180 ml honey
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
30 g coconut flour
2 teaspoons espresso powder
50 g pecans
250 ml honey
125 ml coconut cream
30 ml coconut oil
15 ml vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • For the Caramel.
  • Heat coconut oil, honey, salt, and vanilla in a saucepan. Stir until fully incorporated.
  • Add in the cream. Bring to a boil while continuously whisking for about 3 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • For the Brownies.
  • Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper. Brush lightly with coconut oil. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine coconut oil, cocoa powder, and unsweetened chocolate. Continuously whisk over medium heat, until smooth and free of lumps.
  • Take off from the heat and add in honey. Continue whisking.
  • Add in eggs and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
  • Mix the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix coconut flour, salt, and espresso powder.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients into the wet.
  • Pour into the prepared baking pan and top with pieces of pecan.
  • Pour prepared caramel on top and bake in a 175C/350F oven for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.8, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 41.3, Sodium 44.4, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 48, Protein 4.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is ideal.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the brownies tough.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

These chunky chocolate caramel pecan brownies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're rich, fudgy, and packed with flavor. With a few simple tips, you can make these brownies perfectly every time. So what are you waiting for? Give them a try today!

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