Brownie Pecan Pie 🍫🥧✨
A decadent mashup of fudgy brownies and gooey pecan pie—this dessert is pure indulgence!
Why You’ll Love It
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Two desserts in one: Rich chocolate brownie meets buttery caramelized pecans.
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Perfect texture: Crispy edges, chewy center, and crunchy pecans.
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Easy to make: Uses simple ingredients for maximum wow factor.
Ingredients
*(Fits a 9-inch pie dish or deep-dish pan)*
For the Brownie Layer:
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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⅓ cup cocoa powder
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp salt
For the Pecan Pie Layer:
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1 cup light corn syrup (or maple syrup for a deeper flavor)
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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3 large eggs
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp salt
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2 cups pecan halves (plus extra for topping)
Optional:
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½ cup chocolate chips (for extra gooeyness)
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Flaky sea salt (for finishing)
Instructions
1. Prep & Preheat
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9-inch pie dish and line with parchment paper (for easy removal).
2. Make the Brownie Layer
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In a bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
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Fold in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
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Spread evenly in the pie dish.
3. Add the Pecan Layer
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In another bowl, mix corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
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Stir in pecans, then pour over the brownie batter.
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(Optional: Sprinkle chocolate chips on top before baking.)
4. Bake
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Bake for 45–55 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly but set (cover with foil if browning too fast).
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Cool for 1+ hour (it firms up as it cools!).
5. Serve
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Top with extra pecans and a sprinkle of flaky salt.
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Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!
Tips & Variations
🔹 Gooier texture: Underbake slightly (closer to 45 mins).
🔹 Nut-free: Swap pecans for toasted coconut or pretzel pieces.
🔹 Gluten-free: Use a 1:1 GF flour blend.
🔹 Storage: Keeps at room temp for 2 days or refrigerated for 4–5 days.
This pie is rich, fudgy, and packed with crunch—ideal for holidays or any chocolate-pecan craving! 😋
Want a salted caramel drizzle version? Just melt caramel over the baked pie! 🍯🔥