Description
Indulgent pecan pie brownies blend rich chocolate with classic Southern pie flavors for an irresistible dessert. Gooey brownie layers topped with caramelized pecans create a delightful sweet treat you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) pecans, chopped or whole
- 1 box family-size brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box to prepare)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) corn syrup
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ tsps vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent adhesion.
- Brownie Base Creation: Mix the boxed brownie blend according to package instructions, ensuring a smooth, uniform batter. Pour into the prepared pan and partially bake for 20 minutes, maintaining a slightly underdone consistency.
- Pecan Pie Topping Assembly: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, corn syrup, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined. Fold in pecans, coating them evenly in the sweet syrup.
- Layering and Baking: Remove the partial brownie base from the oven and generously spread the pecan mixture across the surface, ensuring uniform distribution. Return to the oven and bake for 25-35 minutes until the topping sets with a gentle center jiggle.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the dessert to cool completely, transforming into a unified confection. Slice into 20 delectable squares, revealing the decadent layers of chocolate and caramelized pecans. Serve and indulge in this luxurious brownie-pie fusion.
Notes
- Adjust Baking Time: Keep a close eye on the pecan topping to prevent over-browning, as it can quickly turn from golden to burnt.
- Topping Technique: Ensure an even distribution of pecans by gently stirring them into the syrup mixture before pouring over the partially baked brownies.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow the dessert to cool completely to help the layers set and make cutting cleaner and more precise.
- Storage Secret: Store these brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness and a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg