Pecan Pie Brownies are one of those easy recipes to make and a wonderful dessert any time of year, but especially around the holidays. The brownies are a decadent and rich treat that you are going to fall in love with and will become one of your favorite desserts.
Ingredients
BROWNIES
(Use a box of brownie mix, or use the following ingredients for homemade brownies)
1 cup butter (2 sticks), melted
3 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 Tablespoon vanilla
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1-1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon flour (for tossing chocolate chips)
PECAN PIE TOPPING
1/3 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 cups pecans
Preparation
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350-DEGREES
GREASE A 9-INCH BY 13-INCH BAKING DISH.
BROWNIES (IF NOT USING A BOXED BROWNIE MIX)
Sift the flour, salt, and cocoa and set aside.
Add the butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs (one at a time) to a large bowl. Mix together.
Add the flour mixture and mix well.
Sprinkle the tsp of flour over the chocolate chips in a small bowl and toss. Add the chocolate chips to the mixture and mix well.
Pour into a greased 9″ x 13″ casserole dish and bake for 25 minutes. Set aside.
PECAN PIE TOPPING
Add the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, and melted butter to a medium-sized bowl. Mix together.
Add the pecans and stir until all are covered.
Pour over the brownies and spread out gently.
Bake again for 25-30 minutes until done.
Notes
If you are using a boxed mix, bake the brownies the same amount of time in each step.
TIP: You can use parchment paper in the baking dish to help lift the brownies out after cooling.