Description
A rich brownie base topped with a gooey pecan pie layer. This dessert combines two favorites into one bar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until just combined. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir in pecan halves.
- Spoon the pecan mixture evenly over the brownie batter.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for a smoother batter.
- Let brownies cool fully before slicing to avoid crumbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg