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These pecan pie brownies blend rich chocolate and classic pecan pie flavors into one delicious dessert, featuring a fudgy brownie base topped with gooey pecan pie filling packed with chopped pecans.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box brownie mix (for a 13×9-inch pan) plus eggs, oil, and water as called for on the package
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups pecans, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven according to the directions on the brownie mix box.
  2. Prepare the brownie batter following the package instructions.
  3. Grease a 13×9-inch pan and pour in the brownie batter.
  4. Bake the brownies in the 13×9 pan for about half the package time (approximately 20 minutes) until partially set.
  5. While the brownies bake, whisk together sugar, light corn syrup, eggs, unsalted butter, and vanilla in a small saucepan.
  6. Cook the filling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 15-20 minutes).
  7. Stir in the roughly chopped pecans and cook 2-3 more minutes until the mixture is pourable but not thin (runny oatmeal consistency).
  8. If the filling finishes before the brownies, remove from heat and keep warm until ready to pour.
  9. Remove the partially baked brownies from the oven and spread the pecan pie filling evenly over the top.
  10. Return the pan to the oven and bake an additional 25-30 minutes, until the filling jiggles slightly when gently shaken.
  11. Let cool completely to room temperature before slicing.

Notes

The baking times can vary depending on the brownie brand and pan material; pre-bake brownies about half the time indicated on the box to ensure a fudgy base., Filling can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and gently reheated before using., For storage, keep brownies covered at room temperature up to 24 hours, refrigerate in airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze wrapped slices up to 2 months., Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 10-25 seconds or in a 325°F (160°C) oven for 8-12 minutes., Variations include using homemade brownie batter, swapping pecans for other nuts, adding chocolate chips, or substituting a portion of corn syrup with pure maple syrup or adding bourbon for flavor depth.

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