Pecan Pie Brownies

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This rich and fudgy homemade brownie recipe is topped with a caramelized pecan pie filling for a luscious Thanksgiving dessert the whole family will love: Pecan Pie Brownies!

The fudgiest brownies you will ever make! These Pecan Pie Brownies are the best of both worlds - caramelized pecan pie topping with a rich, fudgy brownie. The PERFECT fall dessert recipe

Pecan Pie Brownie Recipe

This fall, I’m all about the hybrid pie desserts:

Why settle for one dessert when you can have the best parts of two?

And this pecan pie brownie recipe is definitely the best of both worlds. A rich, chocolatey brownie that just melts-in-your-mouth with all of the delicious caramelized pecan flavor of a pecan pie, including that crackly, sugary topping that true pecan pie lovers love cracking into with their forks.

The brownies soak up the pecan pie filling to make them truly the fudgiest brownies you have ever had. They almost still taste like brownie batter – and that’s always a good thing.

These ooey gooey brownies are not for people who like cake-like brownies. If that’s more your style, check out our Egg-Free Brownies made with coconut oil – they are chewy and cake-like.

Pecan pie brownies are the perfect indulgent dessert any time, but would be especially great alongside your traditional Thanksgiving desserts to appease the chocolate fans in the family. And because they are so rich and indulgent, you can get away with smaller serving sizes for these brownies.

For this recipe, I used Millican Pecan’s Pecan Halves. I didn’t realize what a difference there could be between pecan brands, but these are so incredibly fresh and flavorful – I now use them exclusively in all of my recipes that call for pecans. They also have delicious snack options like the Sweet and Spicy Pecans which are perfect for the holidays. My next order, I’m trying their Pecan Butter and the Caramel Pecan Coffee! (And by the way, this is not sponsored – I just really love them.)

While I make my brownies from scratch (it’s super easy and just 8 ingredients), you can substitute a boxed brownie mix if you’d like to save time. I really like the Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix when I opt for a boxed mix.

 

Can you freeze these pecan pie brownies? Yes, wrap the brownies well and then store in an airtight freezer container or ziptop freezer bags for up to three months. (This set of freezer containers is a crazy bargain.)

Can I use something instead of corn syrup in pecan pie brownies? Yes, you can use Golden Syrup or Blue Agave Syrup with great results. I haven’t tried this recipe with maple syrup, but that should also work well.

These brownies can be stored at room temperature or in the fridge. If storing at room temperature, they will last about 3 days – in the fridge, about a week.

Pecan Pie Brownie Ingredients

For the brownies:

For the pecan pie layer:

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.

Tip: you can swap out the homemade brownie batter for a boxed mix, if desired.

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How to Make Pecan Pie Brownies

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Grease and line a 9″ x 9″ baking dish.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and butter until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.

Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until incorporated.

In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the cocoa powder, flour, salt and baking powder. Stir until mixed.

Add half of the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture, beat well, then add remaining half.

Fold the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, then remove from oven as you prepare the pecan pie layer.

Combine the sugar and corn syrup, then beat in the eggs, butter and vanilla extract.

Pour the pecan pie filling over the brownies and arrange the pecan halves as desired.

Bake for 20-30 minutes, until edges appear set.

 

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Yield: 9 brownies

Pecan Pie Brownies

Pecan Pie Brownies

A decadent brownie recipe perfect for fall, this Pecan Pie Brownie is rich and fudgy with a crackled pecan pie topping layer.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

For the Brownies:

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

For the Pecan Pie Topping:

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup corn syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F
  2. Grease and line a 9" x 9" baking dish
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and butter until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until incorporated.
  5. In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the cocoa powder, flour, salt and baking powder. Stir until mixed.
  6. Add half of the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture, beat well, then add remaining half.
  7. Fold the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, then remove from oven as you prepare the pecan pie layer.
  9. Combine the sugar and corn syrup, then beat in the eggs, butter and vanilla extract.
  10. Pour the pecan pie filling over the brownies and arrange the pecan halves as desired.
  11. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until edges appear set.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

9

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 514Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 420mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 2gSugar: 56gProtein: 6g

Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.

© Jennifer Tammy
Cuisine: dessert recipe / Category: Dessert Recipes

These ooey gooey pecan pie brownies are an indulgent twist on a classic pecan pie – perfect for fall parties or just a special family dessert.

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