Description
These Irresistible Pecan Pie Brownie Bites are the perfect combination of rich, fudgy brownie base topped with a sweet, nutty pecan pie layer. These bite-sized treats are great for parties, holidays, or whenever you need a decadent dessert in miniature form.
Ingredients
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Brownie Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Pecan Topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin pan.
- Mix brownie base: Melt butter, then mix in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spoon into muffin cups.
- Prepare pecan topping: Mix pecans, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and egg. Spoon over brownie batter.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until set. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Great for holiday trays or parties
- Store in airtight container for up to 4 days
- For extra flavor, add a splash of bourbon to the pecan topping
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
