Ingredients:
For the Brownies:
- 1 box brownie mix (family size)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
For the Pecan Pie Topping:
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/4 tsp salt
Directions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the Brownies:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Stir until the batter is well mixed.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted about 2 inches from the edge comes out clean.
- Make the Pecan Pie Topping:
- While the brownies bake, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Add the Topping:
- Once the brownies are partially baked, carefully remove them from the oven.
- Pour the pecan pie topping evenly over the brownies, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake Again:
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the pecan topping is golden and set.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing into squares. This step ensures the pecan pie layer fully sets.
These Pecan Pie Brownies combine the fudgy richness of brownies with the gooey sweetness of pecan pie, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Enjoy!