Pecan Pie Brownies
Experience the best of both worlds with these Pecan Pie Brownies! This recipe combines rich, fudgey brownies with the sweet, nutty flavors of pecan pie. This dessert is perfect for the holidays and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Who can resist two desserts in one?
Ingredients
Brownies
- ½ cup butter melted
- â…“ cup SACO Premium Cocoa
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
Pecan Pie Topping
- â…” cup light corn-syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups oven roasted pecans
Optional
- caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Grease an 8-inch pan.
- Mix together melted butter and cocoa powder until well-blended.
- Stir in sugar, followed by eggs.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla, flour and salt.
- Spread into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or a few minutes prior to being fully baked. Do NOT cook completely.
- While your brownies bake, use a large bowl to combine all of the pecan pie topping ingredients.
- After baking for 20 minutes, remove brownies from the oven and spread pecan pie topping over them evenly.
- Return brownies to the oven and bake for another 40 minutes.
- Â Remove from the oven and allow to reach room temperature prior to enjoying!