Pecan Pie Brownies

Pecan Pie Brownies

1. Prep Time: 20 minutes
2. Cook Time: 45 minutes
3. Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
4. Yield: 14-18 Bars

Fudgy chocolate brownies topped with pecan pie filling. A new Holiday tradition!

Ingredients ---

Brownies:

• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 Flour
• 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• Pecan Topping:
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup brown Karo syrup
• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons whiskey
• 4 cups chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips

Instructions

• To Make Brownies:
• Pre-heat oven to 350. Grease a 9x13 pyrex pan.
• Mix canola oil and butter, add cocoa and stir until well blended.
• Beat eggs with a mixer. Add sugar and vanilla, beat well.
• Add flour and salt. Stir in chocolate chips.
• Spread evenly in pan, it will make a thin layer.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
• Well the brownies bake make the pecan topping.
• Topping:
• Using an electric mixer, cream karo syrup and sugar until smooth. Add in eggs and vanilla and beat until combined, then add butter and whiskey. Once mixture is thoroughly combined, fold in chopped pecans and chocolate chips, then pour over brownies. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until pecan filling is set. A little jiggle is ok.
• Let cool completely before cutting*. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

*Please do not cut them well warm! If you need to cut right away stick them in fridge to set for a few minutes.