Gooey Black Bottom Pecan Pie Brownies Recipe
These Gooey Black Bottom Pecan Pie Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a luscious pecan pie topping for a decadent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring a moist brownie base with a gooey, nutty layer on top, these brownies offer the perfect balance of chocolate and sweet pecan pie flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 2 (18.3 oz) boxes brownie mix, dark chocolate or fudge flavor
- Ingredients required for brownie mix (typically eggs, oil, and water) as per package instructions for a 13×9 or 10×14 inch pan
Pecan Pie Topping
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups pecans
Instructions
- Prepare Brownie Base: Preheat your oven according to the brownie mix instructions. Prepare the brownie batter as directed on the box, using a 13×9 or 10×14 inch baking pan. Pour the batter evenly into the pan. Bake the brownies for 25 to 30 minutes; they should be slightly underbaked and not completely set.
- Make Pecan Pie Topping: While the brownies are baking, prepare the pecan pie topping. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the dark brown sugar and softened butter until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the light corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the pecans until evenly incorporated.
- Assemble and Top Brownies: Once the brownies have baked for 25 to 30 minutes, carefully remove the pan from the oven. Pour the pecan pie topping mixture evenly over the partially baked brownies. Gently spread the topping to the edges of the pan, allowing some brownie batter to peek through in the center—it’s normal for a bit of the brownie to rise through the topping.
- Bake with Topping: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 40 minutes, or until the pecan pie topping is almost set and only barely jiggles in the center when gently shaken. This ensures a gooey but stable topping.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve. These brownies are delicious on their own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use a dark chocolate or fudge brownie mix for the richest flavor.
- For best results, do not overbake the brownies in the first step; underbaking helps achieve the gooey bottom layer.
- Softened butter in the topping mixture helps it blend smoothly with the sugar.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting to maintain clean slices.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Keywords: pecan pie brownies, gooey brownies, pecan brownies, chocolate pecan pie, dessert brownies, fudge brownies, holiday dessert
