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Decadent Pecan Pie Brownies


  • Author: Nora Winslow
  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x

Description

A rich and fudgy brownie base topped with a gooey, crunchy pecan pie topping, perfect for Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
  • 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (150g) chopped pecans, toasted
  • ¾ cup (240ml) light corn syrup
  • ½ cup packed (100g) brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan with butter or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt 1 cup butter and 8 oz chocolate chips together, stirring every 20-30 seconds until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and 3 eggs until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, then gradually mix in the cooled chocolate-butter mixture.
  4. In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Slowly fold into the wet mixture using a spatula, mixing just until combined.
  5. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 egg, brown sugar, corn syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir in the toasted chopped pecans until coated.
  7. Pour the pecan mixture evenly over the brownie batter. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is bubbly and set, and a toothpick inserted in the brownie part comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

[‘Toast pecans at 350°F for about 8 minutes, stirring halfway to enhance flavor and crunch.’, ‘Use room temperature eggs and butter for smoother mixing and better texture.’, ‘Use good-quality chocolate for best flavor.’, ‘Avoid overbaking; brownies should have a few moist crumbs on a toothpick.’, ‘Let brownies cool completely before slicing to prevent mess.’, ‘Brush with melted butter after baking for a shiny finish.’, ‘If edges brown too fast, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking.’, ‘Light corn syrup can be substituted with maple syrup or golden syrup, but texture will differ.’, ‘Walnuts or pistachios can replace pecans.’, ‘For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.’, ‘For vegan adaptation, use coconut oil instead of butter, flax eggs instead of eggs, and dairy-free chocolate chips.’]

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square (approximat
  • Calories: 320
  • Fat: 17
  • Carbohydrates: 38
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4

Keywords: pecan pie brownies, Thanksgiving dessert, easy brownies, pecan topping, chocolate brownies, holiday dessert