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Pecan Pie Brownies

Pecan Pie Brownies Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 456
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment. Whisk the melted butter, granulated sugar, 2 eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt just until combined, then spread the batter into the pan.
  2. Bake the brownie base for 15 minutes, until the top looks set and the center still jiggles a bit. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  3. Whisk the 3 eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and vanilla together, then fold in the pecans.
  4. Pour the pecan mixture over the hot brownie layer and bake for another 25 to 30 minutes, until the topping is golden and no longer jiggles in the middle.
  5. Cool completely in the pan, lift out using the parchment, and slice into 9 squares.

Notes

The brownies need to cool fully before cutting or the layers will shift, about an hour at room temperature. For cleanest slices, chill the pan for 20 minutes before cutting.