Poke Turtle Brownies

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

butter, melted ((2 sticks))

2 cups

granulated sugar

3/4 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder

large eggs

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1 cup

flour

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

1 tsp

cinnamon ((optional))

1 cup

semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 1/4 cups

pecans, roughly chopped, divided

3/4 cup

Recipe Easy Creamy Caramel Sauce

1/4 cup

mini semi-sweet chocolate chips ((may sub regular))

6 tbsp

butter, softened

1/4 cup

+ 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

2 tbsp

light corn syrup ((may substitute honey))

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups

powdered sugar, sifted

2 tbsp

milk