Description
These Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie Brownies feature a rich, fudgy chocolate base topped with a gooey, glossy pecan pie layer. A decadent treat perfect for holidays or indulgent moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- Brownie Base:
- 4 oz (113 g) unsweetened chocolate
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pecan Pie Topping:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) light corn syrup or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) pecan halves
- Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Melt the chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until slightly frothy. Stir in the cooled chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
- Sift in the flour and salt, then fold until just combined. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir in the pecan halves.
- Carefully spoon the pecan mixture over the brownie batter, spreading it out evenly without mixing the layers.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the topping is glossy and bubbling. Do not overbake.
- Let cool completely in the pan. The topping will firm as it cools. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, lightly toast the pecans before adding them to the topping.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie Brownies, pecan brownies, fudgy brownies, gooey brownies, chocolate dessert