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Decadent Chewy Fudgy Pecan Pie Brownies with Caramel Drizzle

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for pecan topping)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or light corn syrup
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for pecan topping)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups raw pecan halves, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Make the Brownie Base: In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar vigorously for 1 minute. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until glossy and slightly pale.
  3. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Fold gently with a rubber spatula just until combined, then fold in semi-sweet chocolate chunks. Spread evenly into the prepared pan and par-bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Make the Pecan Pie Topping: While the brownie base is par-baking, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, beaten egg, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth and emulsified. Fold in chopped pecans.
  5. Bake Together: Remove the par-baked brownie from the oven. Immediately and gently spoon the pecan pie mixture evenly over the warm brownie layer.
  6. Return pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20 to 22 minutes until the pecan topping is bubbly, golden brown, and set around the edges.
  7. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing into 16 bars to ensure sharp, clean fudgy edges. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and enjoy!

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Calories: 340cal (17%) Carbohydrates: 41g (14%) Protein: 4g (8%) Fat: 19g (29%) Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) Cholesterol: 55mg (18%) Sodium: 140mg (6%) Potassium: 180mg (5%) Fiber: 2.2g (9%) Sugar: 29g (58%) Vitamin A: 6IU (0%) Vitamin C: 0mg (0%) Calcium: 4mg (0%) Iron: 10mg (56%)

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