Upside-Down Turtle Muffins Recipe

Name: Upside-Down Turtle Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 16 Riesen's chewy chocolate-covered caramels, divided; 24 pecan halves

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 Riesen's chewy chocolate-covered caramels, divided
24 pecan halves

1
In a small bowl, combine the flour, chopped pecans, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in the brown sugar, buttermilk, egg and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
2
Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Press one caramel into the center of each muffin cup. Bake at 400u00b0 for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the edge comes out clean.
3
Cool for 1 minute; invert onto a
4
. Top muffins with remaining caramels; return to the oven for 1-2 minutes or until caramel is softened. Place three pecan halves on each muffin. Serve warm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Upside-Down Turtle Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Upside-Down Turtle Muffins

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