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How to make Decadent Caramel Pecan Brownies — key cooking step

Decadent Caramel Pecan Brownies

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These decadent caramel pecan brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with a luscious caramel sauce and crunchy pecans, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter

2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup caramel sauce


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.

3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

4. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

5. Mix in flour, cocoa, and salt until well combined.

6. Fold in chopped pecans and pour batter into the prepared pan.

7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Let cool, then drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.


Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle some sea salt on top of the caramel before it sets.

These brownies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: brownies, dessert, caramel, pecans