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Pecan Pie Brownies

A decadent dessert combining the rich flavors of pecan pie and fudgy brownies.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Pecan Topping
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Brownie Base
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract, cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
  5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Prepare the Pecan Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Stir in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  3. Pour the pecan mixture over the brownie batter in the baking pan.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
  2. Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 30g

Notes

For extra richness, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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