Pecan Pie Brownies

These pecan pie brownies are a delicious combo of decadent chocolate brownies with a gooey caramel pecan pie topping for the perfect Thanksgiving treat.

Pecan Pie Brownies

Course: DesertsCuisine: European
Prep Time

35 mins

Cook Time

1

minute
Additional Time

2

minutes
Total Time

3 hrs 35 mins

Servings

16

Yield

1 (9-inch) springform pan

Ingredients

  • For the Brownie Layer
  • — cooking spray

  • 1 (18 ounce) package — fudge brownie mix (such as Duncan Hines)

  • ½ cup — vegetable oil

  • 2 large — eggs

  • ¼ cup — water

  • For the Pecan Pie Layer
  • ½ cup — brown sugar

  • ⅓ cup — light corn syrup

  • 2 large — eggs

  • 1 tablespoon — bourbon (Optional)

  • 2 teaspoons — vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon — sea salt

  • ¼ cup — unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

  • 2 cups — pecan halves

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a deep 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil and coat generously with cooking spray.
  • To make the brownie layer: Whisk brownie mix, oil, 2 eggs, and water together in a bowl until well combined. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave the oven on.
  • To make the pecan pie layer: Whisk brown sugar, corn syrup, 2 eggs, bourbon, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl. Add melted butter slowly, whisking until well combined. Add pecans and stir to coat in filling. Pour gently over brownie layer; spread evenly using a spatula.
  • Bake in the hot oven until center is set, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool to room temperature at least 2 hours.

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