Description
Get ready to experience dessert bliss with these Easy Pecan Pie Brownies! This indulgent treat combines the rich, fudgy base of a classic brownie with the gooey, buttery topping of a Southern pecan pie. Every bite is loaded with crunchy pecans and deep caramel flavor over melt-in-your-mouth chocolate. Whether you’re searching for easy dessert ideas, something unique for your next bake sale, or simply a quick sweet fix, these brownies check every box. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or cozy nights in, they bring together two classic comfort treats in one irresistible bar.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
0.75 cup light corn syrup
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.25 teaspoon salt
2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until combined.
4. Pour the brownie batter into the pan and smooth the top.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
6. While brownies cool slightly, make the pecan topping: whisk brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Stir in pecans.
7. Pour pecan mixture evenly over the brownies.
8. Bake another 20–25 minutes until the topping is golden and set.
9. Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Let the brownies cool fully before cutting for clean slices.
You can toast the pecans beforehand for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg