Turtle Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Line 54 mini muffin cups with papers.
3. 3
   Brownies:.
4. 4
   Melt the butter.
5. 5
   Beat eggs with sugar, and add vanilla, flour, cocoa, baking powder and melted butter.
6. 6
   Add 1/2 cup of pecan pieces to mix.
7. 7
   Spoon into papers filling 2/3 full.
8. 8
   Bake 18 minutes or until brownies are cooked.
9. 9
   Remove from oven and let set in the pans for 5 minutes before turning brownies out on wire rack to cool.
10. 10
    When thoroughly cooled, frost with chocolate frosting and top with roasted pecans.
11. 11
    Combine unwrapped caramels and cream in a small saucepan.
12. 12
    Cook over low heat stirring constantly until caramels are melted.
13. 13
    Drizzle caramel/cream mixture over cupcakes.
14. 14
    Store in the fridge for 1-3 days before serving.