Gluten-Free Turtle Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of (8- or 9-inch) square pan. In medium bowl, stir together brownie mix, butter and eggs until blended.
2. 2
   Spread 2/3 of batter in pan.
3. 3
   Bake 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and whipping cream uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth.
5. 5
   Drizzle caramel evenly over partially baked brownie.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with half the chocolate chips and half the pecans. Drop remaining brownie batter by small spoonfuls onto caramel layer.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips and pecans.
8. 8
   Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until top of brownie looks dry. Cool completely before cutting.
9. 9
   Cut into squares, 4 rows by 4 rows.