Description
Rich Fudgy Pecan Brownies promise chocolate paradise for serious dessert enthusiasts. Nutty pecans and intense chocolate create a classic Southern indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (113 g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup (85 g) chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for effortless brownie removal.
- Craft Wet Base: Vigorously whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture transforms into a glossy, homogeneous blend. Seamlessly integrate eggs and vanilla extract, creating a luxurious, smooth foundation.
- Combine Dry Components: Sift flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder into a separate bowl, eliminating potential lumps and guaranteeing uniform distribution. Delicately fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture using minimal strokes to preserve the batter’s light, airy texture.
- Enhance Flavor Profile: Gently fold chocolate chips and chopped pecans throughout the batter, ensuring an even spread for balanced taste and textural complexity. Carefully transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create a level layer.
- Embellish and Bake: Generously sprinkle additional pecans across the batter’s surface for visual intrigue and satisfying crunch. Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should emerge with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow brownies to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, enabling proper setting. Transfer to a wire rack, cool completely, then slice into indulgent squares ready to be savored.
Notes
- Prevent Dry Brownies: Use room temperature eggs and don’t overmix the batter to maintain moisture and ensure a fudgy, soft texture.
- Chocolate Quality Matters: Select high-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips for deeper, richer flavor and smoother melting consistency.
- Perfect Pecan Roasting: Lightly toast pecans before adding to the batter to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more intense, aromatic profile.
- Baking Precision: Check brownies early and remove when a few moist crumbs remain on the toothpick to guarantee a decadent, gooey center without overbaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg