Description
These Easy Pecan Pie Brownies are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and nutty pecans, creating a decadent dessert that melts in your mouth. The fudgy brownie base is topped with a gooey, caramel-like pecan filling that adds a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor with every bite.
Ingredients
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- For the Brownie Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- In another bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract for the pecan topping.
- Stir in the chopped pecans and pour the mixture over the brownie batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is set and a toothpick inserted into the brownie base comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- These brownies can be made a day in advance; store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Leftover brownies can be refrigerated for up to a week.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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