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Pecan Pie Brownies Chocolate

Rich fudgy brownies layered with gooey caramelized pecan pie topping — the ultimate chocolate dessert for holidays or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
Pecan Pie Topping
  • 0.5 cup light corn syrup
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Baking pan (9x13 inch)
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter and whisk in sugars until smooth.
  3. Whisk in eggs and vanilla.
  4. Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans, then bake for 25–30 minutes.
  6. Make topping by heating corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla until boiling, then stir in pecans, cream, and salt.
  7. Pour topping over brownies, bake another 10 minutes, and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For clean cuts, chill brownies before slicing.