Description
Craving a dessert mashup that satisfies every sweet tooth craving? These pecan pie brownies blend the richness of fudgy chocolate with the gooey, nutty topping of classic pecan pie. This easy recipe is perfect for fall baking, holiday tables, or when you want a show-stopping dessert that feels familiar yet exciting. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, cozy dessert inspiration, or just a truly easy recipe to impress, these bars check every box.
Ingredients
0.5 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.33 cup cocoa powder
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup brown sugar
0.33 cup corn syrup
2 large eggs
0.25 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1.5 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt 0.5 cup unsalted butter and whisk with 1 cup granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Stir in 0.33 cup cocoa powder, 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, and 0.25 teaspoon salt until just combined.
5. Spread brownie batter evenly into the pan and bake for 20 minutes.
6. While brownies bake, prepare the topping: whisk together 0.5 cup brown sugar, 0.33 cup corn syrup, 2 large eggs, 0.25 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon flour.
7. Fold in 1.5 cups chopped pecans into the pecan filling mixture.
8. After 20 minutes, remove the partially baked brownies from the oven.
9. Gently pour the pecan topping over the brownies and spread evenly.
10. Return pan to oven and bake for another 30–35 minutes, until topping is golden and just set.
11. Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan.
12. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour for cleaner cuts, then slice into 16 squares.
Notes
For the richest flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
Toasting the pecans brings out extra nuttiness—try it!
Store brownies in the fridge if making ahead for clean slicing and longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 84mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 49mg
Keywords: brownies, pecan pie brownies, fall dessert, chocolate pecan, holiday baking