Description
Bake rich, fudgy brownies perfectly topped with a sweet and nutty pecan pie layer. This dessert combines two favorites into one simple, memorable treat. You control the bake for the perfect texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the brown sugar with the heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring constantly until smooth. This takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the pecan mixture from the heat and stir in the chopped pecans.
- Pour or dollop the pecan mixture evenly over the brownie batter. Use a knife or offset spatula to gently spread the topping.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. For fudgy brownies, do not overbake. A toothpick inserted near the edge should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang and cutting into squares.
Notes
- Cooling completely helps the brownies set for clean, beautiful cuts.
- For extra richness, you can use dark brown sugar in the pecan topping.
- Watch the bake time closely; these go from perfect to dry quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 25g
- Sodium: Approx. 50mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 9g
- Trans Fat: Trace
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 3g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50mg