Pecan Pie Brownies Recipe

4.80 from 10 ratings

I perfected this pecan pie brownie recipe by testing every detail! The best results came from combining butter and vegetable oil for a rich, chewy brownie, and using both whole and chopped pecans to add amazing texture to the pecan pie filling.

Prep Time12

Cook Time1 20

Cooling3

Course: Dessert

Keyword: pecan pie brownies, thanksgiving dessert recipe

Servings: brownies

Author: Beth

Equipment

Ingredients

Brownies

1 ½ cups (180g) all purpose flour
½ tsp salt
⅔ cup (57g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
4 oz unsweetened chocolate baking bar chopped
¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter 1 1/2 sticks, cubed
2 cups (396g) granulated sugar
4 large eggs
½ cup (118ml) vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract

Pecan Pie Filling

¾ cup (161g) brown sugar packed
½ cup (118ml) light corn syrup
4 Tbsp (57g) unsalted butter 1/2 stick, melted
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
2 large eggs
3 ½ cups (399g) pecans whole, chopped or a mix of both

Instructions

Brownies

Preheat the oven to 350º F. Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper. If you want to skip the parchment paper, be sure to spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a mixing bowl, combine the properly measured flour, salt and cocoa powder. Stir together with a spoon until mixed. Set aside.
1 1/2 cups (180g) all purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 2/3 cup (57g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the chopped unsweetened chocolate and cubed butter. Stir occasionally until it’s fully melted, about 5 minutes.
4 oz unsweetened chocolate baking bar, 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter
Meanwhile, in a larger mixing bowl, beat the sugar and eggs with an electric mixer for 1 minute, until the mixture is pale yellow and doubled in volume.
2 cups (396g) granulated sugar, 4 large eggs
Once the chocolate is melted, pour it into the egg mixture. Then add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Mix on low to combine.
1/2 cup (118ml) vegetable oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Spoon the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not continue to mix the batter once you can no longer see flour.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes (for glass pan) or 35 minutes (for metal pan) or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Pecan Pie Filling

While the brownies are baking, assemble the pecan pie filling. In a mixing bowl combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, eggs and pecans, stirring together with a spatula.
3/4 cup (161g) brown sugar, 1/2 cup (118ml) light corn syrup, 4 Tbsp (57g) unsalted butter, 1 Tbsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 large eggs, 3 1/2 cups (399g) pecans
Gently pour the filling over the baked brownies, using a spatula to even out the filling so it covers the brownies. Return to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. The filling should not jiggle much when you jiggle the pan. Allow the brownies to cool for 3+ hours. This is a critical step because the pecan pie filling needs time to cool before cutting the brownies.
Use a sharp knife to cut the brownies into squares. Store leftovers in an air tight container.

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