Description
These Pecan Pie Brownies feature a delectable layer of pecan pie filling over fudgy brownies, making them a unique and comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup oil (canola or vegetable)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan with baking spray and parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat together sugars, eggs, and egg yolk until pale and fluffy.
- Mix in melted butter, oil, and vanilla extract, then fold in sifted dry ingredients and chocolate chips.
- Spread batter in the pan and bake for 40-50 minutes until edges are set.
- While cooling, prepare the pecan pie filling by melting butter and mixing in brown sugar, pecans, cream, spices, and salt over medium heat until thickened.
- Pour pecan filling over the brownies and let it cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing results.
Avoid over-mixing to maintain a light brownie texture.
Brownies can be stored for up to a week in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg