Description
These Pecan Pie Brownies deliver a seriously delicious chocolate adventure that merges two classic desserts into one spectacular treat. Chocolate lovers will absolutely devour this rich, nutty creation that blends gooey brownie goodness with sweet pecan pie filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 18.2 ounces brownie mix
- 2 cups pecan halves
Supporting Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons honey
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Flaky sea salt
- ½ cup store-bought caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×9-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring extra paper hangs over the sides for easy removal.
- Mix the 18.2-ounce brownie mix according to the package instructions, then bake and allow to completely cool at room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, whisk 6 tablespoons melted butter with ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons corn syrup, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, and ¼ teaspoon salt until smooth.
- Add 2 cups roughly chopped pecan halves to the butter mixture and stir until pecans are evenly coated.
- Spread the pecan mixture carefully across the cooled brownie surface, making sure to cover all corners and edges.
- Return the pan to the 350°F oven and bake for exactly 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour to help the topping set firmly.
- Lift the brownie slab out using the parchment paper handles and transfer to a cutting board.
- Slice into 16 equal portions using a sharp chef’s knife.
- Optional: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and drizzle with ½ cup caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- Always use room temperature brownies before adding the pecan topping to ensure even spreading and proper absorption of flavors.
- Line the pan with parchment paper extending beyond the edges for easy removal and clean cutting of your brownies.
- Toast the pecans briefly before mixing with other ingredients to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the dessert.
- When cutting, use a sharp knife wiped clean between each slice to get neat, professional-looking brownie squares that showcase the beautiful pecan layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg