Pecan Pie Brownies
Indulge in the ultimate dessert mash-up with these decadent Pecan Pie Brownies, a perfect blend of rich, fudgy chocolate brownies and gooey pecan pie topping. Featuring a luscious brownie base made with melted semisweet chocolate and a hint of cocoa powder, this recipe is crowned with a sweet, caramel-like layer of pecan halves suspended in light corn syrup and brown sugar. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a total bake time of 40 minutes, these brownies are as easy to make as they are irresistible. Ideal for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you're craving a crowd-pleasing treat, these chewy, nutty bars strike the perfect balance between chocolatey richness and nutty sweetness. Slice them into squares and serve for a dessert that's sure to be a hit at any gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup light corn syrup
- 1.5 cups pecan halves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the semisweet chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
Slowly mix the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar and egg mixture, stirring to combine.
Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20 minutes.
While the brownies are baking, prepare the pecan pie topping. In a medium bowl, whisk together the light corn syrup, 0.5 cup of brown sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the pecan halves.
After 20 minutes, remove the brownies from the oven (they may not be fully set yet). Carefully spoon the pecan pie topping over the brownies, spreading it evenly.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the pecan topping is set and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift the brownies from the pan using the parchment paper and slice into squares.
Serve and enjoy your delicious Pecan Pie Brownies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5909 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 337.0 g | 432% | |
| Saturated Fat | 134.8 g | 674% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 992 mg | 331% | |
| Sodium | 1532 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 727.0 g | 264% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.0 g | 179% | |
| Total Sugars | 604.4 g | ||
| Protein | 78.8 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 595 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 27.2 mg | 151% | |
| Potassium | 2711 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
