Pecan Pie Brownies

Here’s a delicious recipe for Pecan Pie Brownies, a delightful combination of rich, fudgy brownies topped with a pecan pie filling.

Ingredients:

For the Brownies:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

For the Pecan Pie Topping:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup corn syrup (light or dark)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Instructions:

Brownies:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
3. Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder to the mixture, stirring until well combined.
4. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Pecan Pie Topping:

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup, cooking until the mixture is smooth and combined.
3. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Then, whisk in the eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
4. Fold in the pecan halves.

Assembly:

1. Pour the pecan pie mixture over the brownie batter in the baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs (testing might be tricky due to the gooey topping).
3. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Enjoy your Pecan Pie Brownies! They’re perfect for a special treat or holiday dessert.