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Pecan Pie Brownies combine rich, fudgy brownies with a gooey pecan pie topping so you get brownies and pecan pie in every bite! Dessert mashups are kind of my thing, and this is one of those combinations that just makes sense: soft chocolate brownie underneath, sticky pecan pie filling on top, and tons of crunchy pecans.
Pecan Pie Brownies are kind of like a brownie form of pecan pie bars. I adapted the topping on these brownies from one of my favorite pecan pie recipes, but kept the brownies simple enough to make with a brownie mix when you want a shortcut. I’m always a fan of a semi-homemade dessert when it gets you something this good even faster.
I love these slightly underbaked so they stay extra fudgy, but if you want clean slices, bake until the center looks set and a toothpick inserted about two inches from the edge comes out almost clean. Either way, they’re gooey, rich, crunchy, and especially good with ice cream.
Pecan Pie Brownie Ingredients
- Brownie Mix – If you’re buying a box, make sure it’s for a 9×13-inch pan size. You’ll also need the eggs, water, and oil called for on the box. Or substitute my homemade brownie mix or my favorite brownie recipe. I love the shortcut of this semi-homemade recipe.
- Butter – I start with unsalted butter although you can substitute salted. This is to make the pecan pie topping – although I do love making brownies with melted butter in place of oil.
- Flour – For binding, be sure to measure it correctly.
- Brown Sugar – To sweeten the pecan pie without corn syrup.
- Egg – helps give that gooey pecan pie texture.
- Vanilla – always use pure extract.
- Pecans – I like chopping the pecan halves for this so you get pecans in every bite.
- This recipe was designed without corn syrup so the filling wouldn’t be too wet. We want them gooey but able to bake up completely.
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Dorothy’s Tips & Notes
- Make sure they’re cooked all the way if you want to be able to slice and give these. I like them a little under done but they get super gooey that way. The center will look set when they’re done baking. Use the toothpick test, two inches from the side of the pan. It will come out with crumbs but not be wet.
- I love lining my pan with foil or parchment paper – it makes it so much easier to remove and slice them.
- These are delicious served as is but would be epic with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Pecan Pie Brownies Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix, 9×13” pan size
- Ingredients to make the brownies, as specified on the back of the box
- ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon (8g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13” pan with foil (for easy removal; this is optional). Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix brownie mix according to package directions. Place in prepared pan.
- Stir together melted butter, flour, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Mixture will be thick.
- Drop spoonfuls of the pecan pie mixture over the brownie batter in the prepared pan. Swirl with the back of a wooden spoon.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out almost but not totally clean 2” from the side of the pan. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
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How to make Pecan Pie Brownies
- Be sure to mix the brownie mix according to package directions.
- Once the brownies are in the pan, mix up the pecan pie filling.
- Spoon the filling over the brownies; it won’t completely cover.
Pecan Pie Brownies FAQ
Yes you can use them interchangeably in this recipe.
No these don’t need to be refrigerated. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Make sure to check out all my brownie recipes as well as all my pecan pie inspired recipes! I absolutely love pecan pie baklava at the holidays, as well as pecan pie fudge. I also think Aimee’s Pecan Pie Blondies look so good, and I definitely have to try Holly’s Pecan Pie Cookies. And OMG these pecan pie bars are full of NUTELLA!
These brownies were DELICIOUS!!!
These pecan pie brownies are the best brownies that I have ever eaten in my life. During Christmas my aunt made me and my family some of these pecan pie brownies for us to try. When we tried them we all said that they were really good and that we would like for her to make us some more because they were really really good. They are also really good when they are hot and you eat them with vanilla ice cream and I would also encourage other people to try these brownies.
These brownies are the best brownies I’ve ever made.
These are the best brownies ever made.
These are the best brownies I’ve ever made in my life.
These are the best brownies that are ever made by me.
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