Easy Pecan Pie Brownies

Pecan Pie Brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream come true! Classic pecan pie filling is baked right on top of rich, chewy brownies.

If there is anything more dividing than the pie vs. cake debate, it could be pumpkin pie vs. pecan pie. I’m sure there are some people who like them both equally, but I think most of us strongly favor one over the other.

I am firmly on the pumpkin team. I have only made pecan pie once and eaten it a handful of times. It is just too sweet for me, basically a sugar pie with some nuts in it. I would choose creamy, spicy, lightly sweet pumpkin pie over sugar pie any day.

That being said, I do love pecans. My grandma had pecan trees around her house, and my cousins and I would gather the nuts off the ground when we were kids. I have a definite fondness for the nut, so I wanted to figure out how to incorporate them into a dessert that wasn’t overwhelmingly sweet. Enter these brownies.

It’s hard for me to dislike any dessert that involves chocolate. That’s why I decided to pair pecan pie with one of favorite desserts: Brownies. These rich, gooey brownies are GOOD, y’all. They have the distinct pecan pie flavor combined with rich chocolate. I hope you love them!

Gluten Free Pecan Pie Brownies

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These easy brownies combine two favorite desserts into one gooey, chocolatey treat!

• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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• 1 box brownie mix plus ingredients called for on the box
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons butter melted and slightly cooled
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cup pecan halves or pieces

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 x 11″ baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Prepare brownie batter as instructed on package. Spread batter in prepared baking dish. (Scrape bowl very well so you can use it in the next step.)
3. In the same mixing bowl, stir together sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter. Stir in egg, salt, and cinnamon. Add pecans, and stir until evenly coated.
4. Evenly pour pecan mixture over the brownie mix. Very gently spread nuts and sugar mixture over the brownie mix to cover. You shouldn’t be swirling it into the chocolate, so just very lightly spread the top layer.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.
6. Center should not jiggle when you shake the pan a little when brownies are done. Allow to cool completely before cutting and serving.

Notes

I used pecan halves in this batch for photos because they look pretty, but pecan pieces make the brownies easier to cut.

This recipe works perfectly with gluten-free brownie mix!

• Author: Andi
• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 60
• Category: Dessert

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