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Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chocolate chunks
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into slices
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, melt butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in microwave.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in flour and chocolate chunks until just combined. Spread in prepared dish.
- Bake for 33 to 37 minutes; check with a toothpick.
- Prepare the pecan pie topping while brownies bake by mixing brown sugar and flour, then adding heavy cream, butter, and maple syrup.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 7-8 minutes.
- Stir in chopped pecans and vanilla, then pour over baked brownies.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for better flavor before cutting into squares.
Notes
Ensure melted butter is not too hot when adding eggs to avoid scrambling.
Allow brownies to cool adequately for the best texture and flavor.
Using fresh, quality ingredients can elevate your dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg