TURTLE BITES RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Put the pecan halves on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake, shaking the sheet once halfway through, until lightly toasted, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a plate to cool.
• Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Arrange the pretzels neatly on the baking sheet, then top each pretzel with an unwrapped caramel. Bake until the caramels soften (but are definitely not melting), 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently press a pecan half onto each caramel, just enough for the caramel to fill the pretzel. Set aside to cool completely.
• Remove the cooled pretzel/caramels from the baking sheet. Spoon 24 small dollops (1 1/2-teaspoon helpings) of the melted chocolate all over the baking sheet, then lightly drop a pretzel onto the middle of each dollop, making sure the pretzel is centered. Allow them to cool completely before serving (you can hasten this along in the fridge).

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 8-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan. Grease bottom and sides with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Remove 1 cup brownie batter; set aside. Spread remaining batter in pan. Bake 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and whipping cream uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring halfway through. Continue to microwave in 15-second intervals, until smooth.
• Pour caramel over partially baked brownie; carefully spread on top. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the pecans. Drop remaining brownie batter by spoonfuls onto caramel layer; spread evenly. Sprinkle chocolate chunks and remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
• Bake 32 to 35 minutes longer or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool 1 hour at room temperature on cooling rack. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving. Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan, and peel foil away. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.