Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of chocolate and pecans with these Pecan Pie Brownies. This irresistible dessert marries the fudgy richness of classic brownies with a nutty pecan pie filling, creating a sweet treat that’s perfect for any gathering, from holiday celebrations to casual get-togethers. Easy to prepare, these brownies feature a glossy topping of gooey pecan filling that will impress your guests and leave them craving more. Whether served warm with ice cream or at room temperature alongside coffee, these brownies are versatile enough to suit any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix (for 13x9 pan)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to brownie mix instructions.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together sugar, corn syrup, eggs, butter, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat while stirring until combined.
- Prepare brownie mix as directed on the package.
- Pour brownie batter into a greased baking pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- As brownies bake, thicken the pecan filling over medium heat for about 15 minutes; stir in chopped pecans and cook until it reaches an oatmeal-like consistency.
- Pour pecan filling over pre-baked brownies and return to oven for another 25–30 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (55g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg