A rich, chocolatey pecan pie is everything! Chocolate and pecans are perfectly combined. These Pecan Pie Brownies are gooey, moist with a nutty filling. A must-have in Thanksgiving and super addictive we want to have it all year long! This beauty is better than the classic pecan pie. Way better I must say. Two of our favorites in one plate – brownies and pecans. A decadent dessert for all the chocolate and pecan pie lovers.
INGREDIENTS
For the Brownie Layer
cooking spray
1 (18 ounces) package fudge brownie mix (such as Duncan Hines(R))
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
For the Pecan Pie Layer
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 cups pecan halves
How to make Pecan Pie Brownies
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F or 175 degrees C. Then, using an aluminum foil, line a deep 9-inch springform pan and grease well with cooking spray.
Step 2: In a bowl, whisk the brownie mix, oil, 2 eggs, and water until well mixed.
Step 3: Pour and evenly spread the batter into the prepared pan.
Step 4: Pace inside the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the middle, when it comes out clean the cake is done. Remove from the oven but let the oven on.
Step 5: In a bowl, whisk the brown sugar, corn syrup, 2 eggs, bourbon, vanilla extract, and salt. Gradually add in the melted butter and mix until incorporated. Toss the pecans and stir until coated.
Step 6: Carefully pour over the brownie and with a spatula, spread the pecan layer evenly.
Step 7: Place inside the oven and continue to bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the center is set.
Step 8: Take it out from the oven and cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
Ingredients
- For the Brownie Layer
- cooking spray
- 1 (18 ounces) package fudge brownie mix (such as Duncan Hines(R))
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- For the Pecan Pie Layer
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F or 175 degrees C. Then, using an aluminum foil, line a deep 9-inch springform pan and grease well with cooking spray.
Step 2: In a bowl, whisk the brownie mix, oil, 2 eggs, and water until well mixed.
Step 3: Pour and evenly spread the batter into the prepared pan.
Step 4: Pace inside the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the middle, when it comes out clean the cake is done. Remove from the oven but let the oven on.
Step 5: In a bowl, whisk the brown sugar, corn syrup, 2 eggs, bourbon, vanilla extract, and salt. Gradually add in the melted butter and mix until incorporated. Toss the pecans and stir until coated.
Step 6: Carefully pour over the brownie and with a spatula, spread the pecan layer evenly.
Step 7: Place inside the oven and continue to bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the center is set.
Step 8: Take it out from the oven and cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
