Turtle Cheesecake Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°; place oven rack in lower third of oven; spray the bottom only of a 13 x 9 inch pan with cooking spray.
2. 2
   In a bowl, mix the brownie mix, oil, water, and 2 eggs with a wooden spoon until must blended and all dry ingredients are moistened; spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
3. 3
   In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium until smooth.
4. 4
   Beat in vanilla and remaining egg until thoroughly blended.
5. 5
   Spoon cream cheese mixture over brownie mixture in pan (need not cover completely); dollop with spoonfuls of caramel topping.
6. 6
   Cut through mixture with knife several times for marbled design; sprinkle with pecans.
7. 7
   Bake 32-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean or almost clean; do not overbake.
8. 8
   Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely; cut into squares; store in refrigerator.