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Pecan Pie Brownies Recipe

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These Pecan Pie Brownies combine the rich, fudgy texture of classic brownies with a luscious, gooey pecan pie topping. Featuring a homemade pecan filling poured over partially baked brownies, this dessert offers a perfect balance of chocolatey decadence and nutty sweetness, ideal for special occasions or satisfying any sweet tooth craving.

Ingredients

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Brownie Base

  • 1 box Brownie mix (with ingredients and instructions for a 13x9 inch pan)

Pecan Pie Filling

  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups Light corn syrup
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Pecans, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven according to the instructions provided on your brownie mix package, typically around 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare Pecan Filling: In a small saucepan, whisk together sugar, light corn syrup, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract. Place over medium-high heat on the stovetop and cook, stirring continuously to prevent curdling, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, approximately 15 minutes.
  3. Mix Brownie Batter: Prepare the brownie batter as directed on the box, combining all required ingredients according to the package instructions.
  4. Pre-bake Brownies: Grease a 13×9 inch baking pan and pour in the brownie batter. Bake for 20 minutes to partially cook the brownies.
  5. Incorporate Pecans into Filling: Stir the roughly chopped pecans into the thickened filling mixture and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the filling reaches a runny oatmeal consistency—fluid enough to pour but not watery.
  6. Add Pecan Filling to Brownies: Remove the pre-baked brownies from the oven and pour the pecan pie filling evenly over them, spreading to cover the entire surface.
  7. Final Bake: Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 25-30 minutes. The filling is done when it jiggles slightly in the center when the pan is gently moved.
  8. Cooling: Allow the brownies to cool to room temperature before slicing. This will help the filling set properly for clean cuts.

Notes

  • Partially baking the brownies before adding the filling ensures they maintain a fudgy texture without becoming soggy.
  • The pecan pie filling should be thick enough to coat a spoon but pourable, similar to a loose oatmeal consistency.
  • Letting brownies cool completely before cutting prevents the filling from spilling or cracking.
  • Using a 13×9 inch pan is critical for correct baking times and texture.

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