✨ A Short, Perfect Introduction
These Pecan Pie Brownies are the best of both worlds: a thick, fudgy chocolate brownie base topped with a gooey, buttery pecan pie layer. 🍫🌰 Every bite is a glorious mix of chewy, crunchy, sweet, and salty — perfect for holidays or whenever you need a show-stopping dessert!
📋 Prep Time: 15 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: None
⏱️ Total Time: 50 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 16 squares
🔥 Calories per Serving: 350 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
➤ For the Brownie Base:
- 🍫 1 box brownie mix (plus eggs, oil & water as called for) or your favorite homemade brownie recipe
➤ For the Pecan Pie Topping:
- 🧈 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 🍬 1 cup brown sugar
- 🍯 1/2 cup light corn syrup or maple syrup
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🌰 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Brownies:
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9×13″ pan with parchment paper. Prepare and bake brownie mix 🍫 according to package instructions — but only bake for 20 minutes, not fully.
2️⃣ Make the Pecan Topping:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter 🧈. Stir in brown sugar 🍬, corn syrup 🍯, eggs 🥚, and vanilla 🥄. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened slightly. Remove from heat and fold in chopped pecans 🌰.
3️⃣ Top the Brownies:
Carefully pour the pecan mixture over the partially baked brownies. Spread gently with a spatula to evenly cover the top.
4️⃣ Bake Again:
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20–25 minutes, or until the pecan layer is bubbly and set. 🔥
5️⃣ Cool Completely:
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing — the topping needs time to set!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fudgy brownies + pecan pie topping = dream combo! 🍫🌰
- Easy to make using a box mix or homemade brownies 🎯
- Great for holidays, bake sales, or just treating yourself 💛
- The texture is out of this world — chewy, gooey, and crunchy in one bite! 😍
🔥 Helpful Tips
- Let them cool fully before cutting — it’s hard, but worth it! 😉
- Use parchment paper for easy lift-and-slice ✂️
- Want more crunch? Use a mix of whole and chopped pecans 🌰
- A sprinkle of sea salt before baking adds a sweet-salty twist! 🧂
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