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Sliced Pecan Pie Brownies on a plate.

Pecan Pie Brownies

There's something incredibly comforting about combining two classic desserts into one, and that’s exactly what you get with Pecan Pie Brownies. These delicious treats bring together the fudgy richness of brownies with the sweet, nutty topping of pecan pie.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 brownies
Calories 528 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Whisk or Electric Mixer
  • Baking Pan
  • Parchment Paper or Cooking Spray
  • Cooling Rack
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Brownie layer

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup butter I use salted butter; melted.
  • ¾ cup granulated white sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

for pecan pie topping

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • ¼ cup butter I use salted butter; melted.
  • 3 cups chopped pecans toast them for extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
  • Toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly darker. Set aside to cool.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter until bubbling. Add the chocolate chips and stir until smooth. If needed, microwave for an additional 15-20 seconds.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and white sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, and mix well. Pour in the melted chocolate and mix again. Add the cocoa powder and flour, stirring until just combined.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for about 30 minutes, until starting to set around the edges.
  • In another bowl, mix the remaining brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and melted butter until well combined. Stir in the toasted pecans.
  • Spread the pecan pie mixture over the brownies. Return to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the topping is set and bubbling around the edges.
  • Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting them into squares. Enjoy your Pecan Pie Brownies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1BrownieCalories: 528kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 283mgFiber: 5gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 378IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Air Fryer Brownies, Brownies, Pecan Pie Brownies
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