Description
Indulge in the decadent fusion of pecan pie and brownies with these Gooey Pecan Pie Brownies. A luscious brownie base topped with a sweet pecan pie layer creates a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the brownie base:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as directed) or 1 batch homemade brownies
For the pecan pie topping:
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare brownie base: Prepare the brownie batter according to the box or your preferred recipe and pour it into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Make pecan pie topping: Whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Layer and bake: Pour pecan pie topping over partially baked brownies. Bake for 25–30 minutes until set.
- Cool and serve: Cool completely before slicing. Chill for cleaner cuts if desired.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy lifting and cutting.
- Cut into small squares for serving.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
