Description
Pecan pie brownie bites bring Southern comfort to chocolate lovers with their rich, nutty fusion. Gooey chocolate and caramelized pecans create a compact dessert that promises pure indulgence in each delectable miniature treat you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and line a baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal of the brownie bites.
- Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler, stirring until smooth and glossy, creating a rich base for the brownie layer.
- Whisk together eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender texture.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, gently combining to maintain the airiness of the batter.
- Sift flour and cocoa powder into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to create a uniform brownie batter without overmixing.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly and creating a smooth surface for the pecan layer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together corn syrup, eggs, and brown sugar until well combined for the pecan pie topping.
- Fold chopped pecans into the syrup mixture, ensuring even distribution of nuts throughout the filling.
- Carefully pour the pecan pie mixture over the brownie base, creating a distinct layered effect.
- Arrange whole pecans in a decorative pattern on top of the filling for additional visual appeal and crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly, indicating perfect moisture content.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan, which helps the layers set and makes cutting easier.
- Once cooled, lift the entire dessert out using the parchment paper and slice into bite-sized squares.
- Serve at room temperature, optionally garnishing with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate.
Notes
- Swap butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version that keeps the rich, decadent flavor.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty depth and create a more complex taste profile.
- Use parchment paper overhang for easy removal and clean cutting of brownie bites.
- Chill the dessert completely before slicing to ensure clean, picture-perfect edges and firm texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg