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Pecan Pie Brownies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 9 pieces
Calories 420
Decadent brownies topped with a sweet pecan topping, combining rich chocolate and crunchy nuts in every bite.

Ingredients

Base Batter

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • ¾ cup cane sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips (melted) (Lily's preferred)
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups blanched fine almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg

Pecan Topping

  • 1 ½ cups whole or chopped pecans

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9x9 pan.
  • Whisk eggs, then mix in melted butter, sugar, salt, vanilla, and melted chocolate.
  • Add cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder; stir to combine.
  • Pour batter into pan and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Mix brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, egg, vanilla, salt, and pecans for topping.
  • Spread topping over baked brownies and bake for another 20 minutes. Cool before slicing.

Notes

Ensure not to overbake to keep brownies moist and fudgy.
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: brownies, chocolate, Pecans