Pecan Pie Brownies

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min. + chilling
Yield 12 brownies
Test Kitchen Approved
Next time you need a quick fall dessert, whip up a batch of these pecan pie brownies. The mashup of chocolaty brownies and a gooey pecan topping is irresistible!

Ingredients

  • BROWNIES:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
  • 2 cups chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Whisk in oil, eggs, corn syrup, vanilla and hot water until a thick batter forms. Pour batter into an 8-in. square baking pan lined with parchment. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until batter is set.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, butter and eggs until incorporated. Fold in pecans. Pour mixture on top of brownies and spread into an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes longer or until the pecan mixture is set. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 brownie: 476 calories, 33g fat (5g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Chopped pecans top these chewy, chocolaty brownies for an irresistible dessert. The nutty pie topping has a gooey texture that ties this treat together. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon
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