Pecan Brownie Delight

Ingredients

- 1 box brownie mix (for a 9x13 pan)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Prepare the Brownie Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix with 2 large eggs and 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter. Stir until the mixture is well combined and free of lumps. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.

3. Bake the Brownie Layer
Place the pan in the middle rack of your preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mainly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine, but no batter). Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool slightly while you prepare the pecan topping.

4. Prepare the Pecan Topping
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup light corn syrup. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, and the mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

5. Complete the Topping
Beat 1 large egg in a small bowl and gradually add it to the sugar syrup while whisking constantly to prevent curdling. Stir in the 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1 cup chopped pecans.

6. Assemble and Bake
Pour the pecan mixture evenly over the baked brownie layer. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the pecan topping is set and golden brown.

7. Cool and Serve
Once out of the oven, allow the Pecan Brownie Delight to cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour. Cut into 12 equal pieces before serving.

Total Time

PT1H15M
1 hour 15 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Brownie, Dessert, Pecan, Baking, Chocolate, Easy Recipe, Sweet Treat, Homemade, Family-Friendly, Holiday Dessert

Recipe Yield

Serves 12

Calories

Exact Total Calories: 3,000

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