Description
The ultimate decadent treat, these pecan pie brownies combine the rich, fudgy goodness of brownies with the sweet, nutty crunch of pecan pie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in ¾ cup of the chopped pecans and the chocolate chips.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup chopped pecans over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For an extra gooey brownie, do not overbake.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These brownies are delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT35M
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg