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Pecan Brownies

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Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Created: December 22nd, 2024 Updated: February 19th, 2025

Store the brownies in an air-tight container, at room temperature for up to 2 days. Or in the fridge, for up to 6 days. Let them come to room temperature by letting them sit on the counter for 20 minutes before serving. You can also freeze the baked brownies for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

**Avoid using a glass pan**

Pecan Brownies

  • 1¼ cup chopped white chocolate, baking bar (high quality)

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter

  • 1 cup white granulated sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 large yolk

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1¾ cup chopped pecans

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350ºF. If your oven runs hot, or if it's convection or gas, set to 325ºF instead. Grease and line a 8×8” square pan with parchment paper. Don’t use a glass pan because it can cook unevenly.

Pecan Brownie Batter

  1. Mix the unsalted butter and white chocolate in a large bowl. Place the bowl in the microwave or over a double boiler to melt them together. Microwave for 15 to 30 second increments, stirring in between until the chocolate has melted completely with the butter. If using a double boiler, make sure the bowl is heat-proof, and place it over a pan with simmering water, and whisk the mixture until the chocolate and butter have melted together.

  2. Add the granulated sugar and whisk to combine.

  3. Add the eggs, one at a time to the bowl, whisking until combined before adding the next egg.

  4. Then add the egg yolk along with the vanilla and whisk to combine.

  5. Add the flour, cardamom, and salt to the bowl, mix on low to combine, or fold with a spatula.

  6. Add the chopped pecans and stir to combine.

  7. Pour the batter in the prepared pan. Use a spatula to smooth it out.

  8. Bake the brownies in the oven for 35 minutes, until the brownies look set around the edges and on top. And a toothpick inserted in the brownies doesn’t come out with gooey batter stuck on it.

  9. If the brownies are browning too much on top, but the middle isn’t cooked yet, cover with aluminum foil to finish baking.

  10. Remove the brownies from the oven and let cool for at least 20 minutes before diving in.

**Add caramel drizzle on top for added flavor**