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Irresistible Salted Pecan Pie Brownies

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A decadent dessert combining rich, fudgy brownies with a sweet, nutty pecan pie topping, finished with flaky sea salt for the perfect treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (96g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (48g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup (220g) brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) light corn syrup
  • 4 tbsp (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) chopped pecans
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently until fully incorporated. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly underbaked. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  5. While the brownie base is cooling slightly, mix together the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in the chopped pecans until evenly coated.
  6. Pour the pecan mixture over the partially baked brownie base, spreading it gently to create an even layer.
  7. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the pecan topping is set and golden brown. Keep an eye on it during the last few minutes to prevent over-browning.
  8. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1-2 hours to ensure the pecan topping sets properly.
  9. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Slice into squares or rectangles, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and serve.

Notes

[‘Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense brownies.’, ‘Toast the pecans for extra flavor before adding them to the topping.’, ‘Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean cuts.’, ‘If the pecan topping bubbles too much, lower the oven temperature slightly and cover the top with foil.’]

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Keywords: Salted pecan pie brownies, dessert, chocolate, pecan pie, brownies, holiday treat

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