Pecan Pie Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownie
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, more for the pan
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch fine salt
For the Pecan Topping
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- Maldon salt, to garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Position two racks in the top and bottom of the oven and heat to 350 F. Grease, then line the bottom and sides of an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 2
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks. Heat in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until melted, about 1 1/2 minutes total. Whisk together until velvety smooth.
- 3
Add 1 cup granulated sugar and whisk to combine. Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and whisk to combine.
- 4
Finally add 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder, sifted, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of fine salt and whisk until fully combined and no streaks remain.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Using the back of a spoon or a small offset spatula smooth out the top.
- 6
Bake the brownie layer on the oven's bottom rack for 25 minutes.
25 min - 7
Meanwhile make the pecan topping. In a medium saucepan on medium heat, stir together 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until melted and dissolved. Do not bring the mixture to a boil yet.
- 8
Whisk in 2 large eggs, beaten, raise the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a boil, constantly whisking. Lower the heat to low and keep it simmering. Continue to cook while whisking until thickened but pourable, about 5 minutes.
5 min - 9
Remove from the heat and stir in 2 cups pecan halves, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon fine salt.
- 10
Carefully pour the pecan mixture on top of the par baked brownie and gently smooth it out to the edges and corners in an even layer.
- 11
Return the pan to the oven and bake on the top rack until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the topping is set, about 25 minutes more.
25 min - 12
Remove the brownies from the oven and garnish with Maldon salt, if desired. Allow to cool completely in the pan at room temperature before cutting.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 9 servings)



