Description
Indulge in the delight of The Best Salted Pecan Pie Brownies—a sensational treat that marries the richness of chocolate fudge brownies with a sweet, salty pecan pie topping. Perfect for any occasion, these brownies offer an irresistible flavor combination that keeps dessert lovers coming back for more. Each bite reveals a luscious layer of gooey pecan pie filling, topped with a sprinkle of sea salt to elevate the experience. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply craving something decadent at home, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Espresso Powder
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for pecan pie topping)
- 1/4 cup Light or Dark Brown Sugar (for pecan pie topping)
- 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (for pecan pie topping)
- 1/4 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1 Large Egg (slightly whisked)
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (for pecan pie topping)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (for pecan pie topping)
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1 tbsp Sea Salt Flakes (sprinkled on before baking)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with flour-based spray.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and espresso powder in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spread brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Prepare pecan pie filling by heating sugars, corn syrup, egg, and butter in a saucepan until combined. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Pour the pecan filling over baked brownies and sprinkle with sea salt before returning to the oven for another 15–20 minutes.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg