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    Home » Desserts

    Pecan Pie Brownies

    Nov 22, 2020 · Leave a Comment

    Dessert mashups are so fun, and this one definitely doesn't disappoint! Rich, fudgy brownies topped with gooey, decadent pecan pie topping. 

    Pecan pie is one of my all-time favorite desserts. I love the caramel-like sweet flavor contrasted by the buttery pecans. Furthermore, brownies are a classic dessert that you can never go wrong with! These brownies are fudgy and extra chocolatey. Unlike box brownies, these are not cakey. Since they are more of a fudge texture, they soak in all of the pecan pie flavors to create a perfect ooey-gooey bite. This is a holiday dessert that you're going to want all year long!

    Pecan Pie Brownies

    Emma Essence
    Rich, fudgy brownies topped with gooey, decadent pecan pie topping.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 12 brownies

    Ingredients
      

    Brownies

    • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
    • ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons, unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup flour

    Pecan Pie Topping

    • ⅔ cup brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoons flour
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
    • ¾ cup chopped pecans
    • ⅓ cup halved pecans

    Instructions
     

    • Put an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat it to 325F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
    • Make a double boiler, which is a saucepan filled with about 2 inches of simmering water with a bowl on top. The steam from the water heats up the bowl to seamlessly melt all the ingredients together. In the bowl, combine butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Ensure the simmering water isn't touching the bottom of the bowl. Stir until the mixture is incorporated and warm. The mixture will appear quite gritty but become smooth once all ingredients are added.
    • Remove the bowl from the heat and set aside to cool for about 5 minutes, until no longer hot. Stir in the vanilla. Then whisk in 1 egg at a time. Stir vigorously to incorporate. The batter should now look shiny and thick.
    • Stir in the flour. Beat vigorously until everything is thoroughly incorporated.
    • Spread evenly in the lined pan and bake for 20 minutes.
    • While the brownies bake, prepare the pecan pie topping. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, flour, egg, vanilla, salt, and melted butter. Fold in the chopped pecans.
    • Remove the partially cooked brownies from the oven and pour the pecan pie mixture evenly on top. Gently press the full pecans on top of the pecan pie mixture.
    • Return to the oven to bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, turning halfway. These brownies are very fudgy in texture and you can tell they are done by inserting a toothpick and it coming out clean.
    • Let cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm!
    Keyword Brownies, Pecan, Pie
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