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Ingredients
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Brownie Base
Pecan Topping
Method
Brownie Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to help lift the brownies out later.
- 2
Melt the Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the 1 cup of unsalted butter. Once melted, remove from heat.
- 3
Mix Sugars
Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted butter until combined.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- 6
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- 7
Pour Batter into Pan
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Pecan Topping Preparation
- 8
Prepare Pecan Topping
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in 1 cup of chopped pecans, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the pecans are well coated and fragrant.
- 9
Add Pecan Topping to Brownies
Spread the pecan topping evenly over the brownie batter in the pan.
Baking and Serving
- 10
Bake the Brownies
Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 11
Cool and Cut
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 15 bars.
- 12
Serve
Enjoy your pecan brownie bars warm or at room temperature!
