Poke Turtle Brownies

INGREDIENTS

Brownies

1 cup

butter (2 sticks), melted

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

1/2 tsp

cinnamon

1 cup

semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 1/4 cups

pecans, roughly chopped, divided

3/4 cup

Easy Caramel Sauce (click HERE) or store bought, divided

1/4 cup

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

Chocolate Frosting

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