Pecan Pie Brownies
Pecan Pie Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base
- 1 box brownie mix, any regular box brownie mix, Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Premium Brownie Mix recommended
- water, as directed on brownie mix package
- vegetable oil, as directed on brownie mix package
- eggs, as directed on brownie mix package
For the Pecan Topping
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/4 cups Light Karo Corn Syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on your brownie mix package (typically 325-350°F). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 325
- 2
Empty the brownie mix pouch into a large mixing bowl. Add water, vegetable oil, and eggs according to the specific instructions on your brownie mix package. Stir until a smooth brownie batter is formed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the brownies are about 10 minutes away from being fully baked according to package directions.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 325
- 4
While the brownies are partially baking, prepare the pecan topping. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, Light Karo Corn Syrup, large eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and packed brown sugar. Whisk all ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Microwave the pecan topping mixture for a total of 5 minutes. After each minute of microwaving, remove the bowl and whisk the mixture vigorously to ensure even cooking and prevent scorching. The mixture will thicken slightly.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Once microwaving is complete, stir the 2 cups of pecan halves into the thickened syrup mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Carefully remove the partially baked brownies from the oven. Pour the pecan topping evenly over the warm brownies, spreading it gently with a spatula to cover the surface.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Return the pan with the topped brownies to the oven and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the topping is set and lightly golden.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 325
- 9
After 20 minutes, turn off the oven heat, but keep the oven door closed. Allow the brownies to remain in the cooling oven for another 15 minutes to finish setting and firm up.
⏱️ 15 min
- 10
Remove the Pecan Pie Brownies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This allows the topping to fully set.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Pecan Pie Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base
- 1 box brownie mix, any regular box brownie mix, Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Premium Brownie Mix recommended
- water, as directed on brownie mix package
- vegetable oil, as directed on brownie mix package
- eggs, as directed on brownie mix package
For the Pecan Topping
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/4 cups Light Karo Corn Syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on your brownie mix package (typically 325-350°F). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 325 - 2
Empty the brownie mix pouch into a large mixing bowl. Add water, vegetable oil, and eggs according to the specific instructions on your brownie mix package. Stir until a smooth brownie batter is formed.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the brownies are about 10 minutes away from being fully baked according to package directions.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 325 - 4
While the brownies are partially baking, prepare the pecan topping. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, Light Karo Corn Syrup, large eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and packed brown sugar. Whisk all ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Microwave the pecan topping mixture for a total of 5 minutes. After each minute of microwaving, remove the bowl and whisk the mixture vigorously to ensure even cooking and prevent scorching. The mixture will thicken slightly.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Once microwaving is complete, stir the 2 cups of pecan halves into the thickened syrup mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Carefully remove the partially baked brownies from the oven. Pour the pecan topping evenly over the warm brownies, spreading it gently with a spatula to cover the surface.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Return the pan with the topped brownies to the oven and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the topping is set and lightly golden.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 325 - 9
After 20 minutes, turn off the oven heat, but keep the oven door closed. Allow the brownies to remain in the cooling oven for another 15 minutes to finish setting and firm up.
⏱️ 15 min - 10
Remove the Pecan Pie Brownies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This allows the topping to fully set.