Turtle Pancakes

Instructions

Toast pecans: Chop the pecan halves into smaller pieces with either a knife or with a few pulses in a mini food processor. Place the pecan pieces in a dry frying pan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently. Pecans are done once you can smell the pecans toasting and they start to turn golden brown. Watch carefully as they can burn easily. Remove the pecans from the pan immediately; transfer to a plate to cool. If you leave them in the pan, they will continue to toast and may burn.

Unwrap the caramel squares and cut into quarters. Set aside.

Start preheating a nonstick griddle to medium low heat or an electric griddle to 375°F.

Heat the milk in the microwave until the milk is warm (about 30 to 60 seconds). Microwave the butter until melted.

Whisk together the milk, butter, and eggs.

Stir together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Whisk the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients.

Stir in the toasted pecans, cut caramels, and chocolate chips.

Drop ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the preheated griddle pan. Flip once the edges look dry. Be careful of melted caramel that may leak out; it becomes very hot and could burn you.

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