Pecan Pie Brownies
Pecan Pie Brownies are easy to make and a wonderful dessert any time of year, but especially around the holidays. The fudgy brownies are a decadent and rich treat made with candied pecans and plenty of chocolate.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour and 22 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Preparation Level: Beginner +
These are some of the richest, tastiest, and best brownies you will ever eat.
The pan of pecan pie brownies will feed a lot of people because they are so rich, and you won’t need as big of a piece. And it’s one of those recipes that everyone loves. Everyone will be watching the oven while it’s baking!
Ingredients
- Butter, melted
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa
- Salt
- Chocolate chips
- Corn syrup
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Pecans
Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed below in the recipe card.
Start with the brownie mix and bake it in a 9×13-inch pan. You can either make the brownie mix from scratch (click here for the recipe) or start with a boxed mix. The brownie recipe is also listed in the recipe card below.
Bake them for about 25 minutes. They will still be a little gooey on the inside. You aren’t cooking the full amount because you will cook them again once you add the pecan layer.
How To Make Pecan Pie Brownies
Once the brownies bake in the 9-inch by 13-inch baking pan, set aside and get started on the pecan pie mixture topping.
Pecan Layer
Add the corn syrup to a medium bowl.
Next, add the brown sugar.
Add the eggs and vanilla to the bowl.
Pour the melted butter into the bowl and mix everything together.
Finally, add the pecans to the bowl and stir until they are completely covered.
The pecan pie filling is gooey and creates candied pecans on top when it’s baking.
Spread the pecan pie filling mixture over the brownies.
TIP: Be gentle as you spread because you can tear the brownies that are still jiggly in the middle of the pan–speaking from experience here.
Bake the pecan pie brownies again for about 25 minutes or until the top starts to candy a little.
More Pecan Dessert Recipes
- Pecan pie cookies from Miss In The Kitchen
- Classic pecan pie (grab the homemade pie crust recipe)
- Pecan pie without corn syrup (made with maple syrup)
- Pecan pie bars
- Homemade pecan pie in the slow cooker
- Chocolate pecan pie – chocolate and pecan filling never tasted so good.
Storing the Brownies
You can store the pecan brownies in an airtight container on the counter or in the refrigerator. They will last a few days longer in the refrigerator.
Can The Brownies Be Frozen?
Yes, you can freeze them for up to two months. Place them on the counter to thaw to room temperature.
Can You Make Pecan Pie Brownies Using Brownie Mix?
Yes, just follow the box directions for the brownies and cook for a few minutes less. Then, add the pecan pie topping and follow the remainder of this recipe.
Pecan Pie Brownie
Ingredients
Brownies
- Use a box of brownie mix, or use the following ingredients for homemade brownies
- 1 cup butter 2 sticks, melted
- 3 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon flour for tossing chocolate chips
Pecan Pie topping
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3-1/2 cups pecans
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Grease a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish.
Brownies (if not using a boxed brownie mix)
- Sift the flour, salt, and cocoa and set aside.
- Add the butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs (one at a time) to a large bowl. Mix together.
- Add the flour mixture and mix well.
- Sprinkle the tsp of flour over the chocolate chips in a small bowl and toss. Add the chocolate chips to the mixture and mix well.
- Pour into the greased 9" x 13" prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. Set aside.
Pecan Pie Topping
- Add the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, and melted butter to a medium-sized bowl. Mix together.
- Add the pecans and stir until all are covered.
- Pour over the brownies and spread out gently.
- Bake again for 25-30 minutes until done.
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