Pecan Pie Brownies

Prep time: 45 mins Cook time: 35-40 mins Total time: 80-85 mins

Ingredients

Brownies

3/4 cup melted butter
150 grams chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons and 1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup flour minus 1 tablespoon
1 tablespoon cornflour

Pecan Pie Topping
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup pecans (mix of chopped and whole)

Equipment

Measuring cups and spoons

2 large bowls

Medium bowl

Small bowl

Spatula

Medium heat proof pan

Handheld or standing electric whisk

8 inch square baking pan, lined with parchment paper

How To

Preheat the oven to 350 F/176 C.

Line the 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper with the sides hanging over (so you can pull the brownies out easily).

In a medium bowl mix the chocolate and 2 tablespoons cocoa.

In a small bowl melt the butter in the microwave and add to the chocolate mixture while it’s hot. Mix it with the spatula until well combined and chocolate has melted. Set aside.

In a large bowl or the bowl of a standing mixer, add the sugars, vanilla extract and eggs. Beat well until creamy. Add in the chocolate mixture and mix on medium low until well combined.

Add the flour and 1/4 cup cocoa powder and beat until just combined.

Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 mins.

While the brownies are baking, make the pecan topping.

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat all the ingredients except the pecans. Stop beating when they’re well combined.

Using a spatula, fold in the pecans.

Remove the brownies from the oven.

Immediately pour the pecan topping over the brownies while they’re still hot.

Return to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until it’s set.

Let them cool completely before serving.