Easy Fudgy Pecan Pie Brownies Using a Box Mix Hack
Make decadent pecan pie brownies easily by combining a fudgy box mix base with a sweet, gooey pecan pie topping. These layered bars are perfect for holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (about 18.3 oz) fudge brownie mix
- Ingredients listed on the brownie mix box (usually eggs, oil, water)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional, for salted topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Prepare the brownie batter according to the package directions, substituting any required water with a small amount of milk if you prefer a richer texture. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped pecans and salt (if using) into the wet mixture until they are evenly coated.
- Pour the pecan pie topping mixture evenly over the prepared brownie batter in the pan. Do not stir the layers together.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes. The brownies are done when the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For an extra fudgy texture, reduce the liquid called for on the box mix by 2 tablespoons.
- If you want a salted caramel flavor, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the pecan topping immediately after removing the pan from the oven.
- Cool the brownies completely, preferably chilling them for an hour, before slicing for the cleanest cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 45
