Here’s a decadent and delicious Pecan Pie Brownies recipe that combines rich, fudgy brownies with a gooey pecan pie topping:
Ingredients:
For the Brownie Layer:
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For the Pecan Pie Topping:
- 1/2 cup (120g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup (80ml) corn syrup (or honey/maple syrup for a natural sweetener)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) pecans, chopped
Instructions:
Brownie Layer:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- Make the Brownie Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake the Brownies:
- Bake the brownies for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool slightly while you prepare the pecan pie topping.
Pecan Pie Topping:
- Prepare the Topping:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup, and cook until the mixture starts to bubble.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Then, whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the chopped pecans until they are fully coated in the syrup mixture.
- Combine and Bake Again:
- Pour the pecan pie topping evenly over the partially baked brownie layer.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the pecan topping is set and slightly golden.
- The topping will still be soft but will firm up as it cools.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the Pecan Pie Brownies to cool completely before cutting them into squares. For clean slices, refrigerate them for about 1-2 hours after cooling at room temperature.
Enjoy:
- These brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with a deliciously sweet and crunchy pecan pie layer—perfect for any gathering or holiday dessert!
Enjoy your indulgent Pecan Pie Brownies!