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    AMAZING maple pecan brownies

    July 9, 2022 by Carrie 7 Comments

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    Although it is the beginning of July and our grass is already fried due to no rain, I was craving some brownies. Leftover pecans and an abundance of pure maple syrup in my fridge allowed for my next creation, amazing maple pecan brownies.

    A simple, but moist chocolate brownie topped with a maple syrup flavored pecan topping. Not quite a pecan pie filling, but close! Regardless, they are amazing!

    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.

    I am in the thick of the Farmer's market season and baking stuffed cookies galore, that I thought it was time to switch over to brownies. It was a refreshing change. I happen to make these in time for the 4th of July festivities and they were a hit!

    Please enjoy my other brownie desserts that include Magnolia Bakery banana pudding brownies and homemade take 5 brownies.

    Ingredients

    • All-purpose flour
    • Unsweetened cocoa powder
    • Semi-Sweet chocolate chips
    • Unsalted butter
    • Brown sugar
    • Granulated sugar
    • Eggs
    • Pure maple syrup
    • Maple extract

    What makes these maple pecan brownies so amazing?

    • So moist and rich
    • Each bite melts in your mouth
    • Can be made for any special occasion or event
    • Kid friendly

    Step by step instructions

    Making the brownies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 8x8 cake pan with non-stick spray and set aside.

    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.
    Grease 8x8 pan with non-stick spray

    In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, brown sugar, flour, salt, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Set aside.

    Dry ingredients
    Dry ingredients whisked together

    In a microwavable safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter and immediately add the sugar and whisk until completely combined. Allow mixture to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds and then add the water, eggs, and vanilla extract until incorporated.

    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.
    Ingredients combined
    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.
    Add in eggs, vanilla and water
    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.
    Let mixture sit for 5 minutes
    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.
    Whisk sugar
    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.
    Add in granulated sugar
    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.
    Melt butter in microwave

    Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and fold until completely combined. Transfer batter to prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Bake for 24-26 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely.

    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.
    Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients
    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.
    Fold wet and dry ingredients together
    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.
    Transfer batter to prepared pan

    Maple pecan topping: In a large saucepan, melt chopped up butter. Add in heavy cream, brown sugar, maple syrup and salt. Whisk until combined. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes with frequent stirring. Remove from heat and let it cool at room temperature for 15 minutes. Pour over cooled brownies and put in fridge to allow for the pecan topping to firm up.

    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.
    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.
    Melt butter
    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.
    Add in heavy cream, brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt and whisk until combined and simmer for 5 minutes.
    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.
    Remove from heat and add in oecans and vanilla extract.
    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.
    Finished brownies
    A buttery pound cake with fresh peach cobbler and a vanilla glaze.
    Add chopped butter to saucepan

    Let brownies chill for about 2 hours and then with a knife slice squares, wiping knife in between cutting. Serve and enjoy!

    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.

    Variations and substitutions

    • Use an 9x13 pan for thinner brownies
    • Add the pecans inside the brownies or substitute with walnuts
    • Make a maple icing instead of the topping
    • Use different chocolate chip flavors

    FAQ's

    What makes a brownie more chewy?

    Fat! Whether it is butter or oil, they are responsible for the chewy texture!

    How do I store these brownies?

    In an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.

    Fudge brownies with a maple pecan topping.

    Maple pecan brownies

    Carrie
    Moist chocolate fudge brownies topped with a sweet maple pecan topping.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 brownies
    Calories 502 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 8x8
    • 1 Electric mixer
    • 1 Non-stick spray
    • Mixing bowls
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • 1 Silicon Spatula
    • 1 Large saucepan

    Ingredients
      

    Chocolate fudge brownies

    • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup unsalted butter
    • ¾ cup brown sugar
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoon water
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda

    Maple pecan topping

    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • ⅓ cup heavy cream
    • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
    • ⅔ cup brown sugar
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups pecans pieces
    • sea salt optional

    Instructions
     

    Chocolate brownies

    • Preheat oven to 325°. Spray a 8x8 pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, confectioner's sugar, flour, chocolate chips and salt. Set aside.
    • In a microwavable bowl, melt butter and immediately add the granulated sugar and whisk until combined. Cool at room temperature for 5 minutes and then whisk vigorously for 30 seconds. Add in the water, eggs and vanilla extract until incorporated.
    • Fold in dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until the batter is glossy and combined.
    • Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for only 25 minutes or until a few crumbs come out on a knife. Cool completely.

    Maple pecan topping

    • In a large saucepan, melt chopped up butter. Add in the cream, maple syrup, and brown sugar and whisk until combined. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla and pecans. Let it cool for 15 minutes.
    • Carefully pour the pecan topping over the brownies and gently spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with sea salt and place in the fridge to let the topping firm up.

    Notes

    • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 16browniesCalories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 6gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 311mgFiber: 5gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 467IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Brownies, maple syrup, pecans
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Linda

      September 13, 2022 at 11:11 am

      Keeps saying confectiners sugar but not seeing how much to use in the recipe. Is it used and if so how much? Thanks

      Reply
      • Carrie

        October 29, 2022 at 10:02 am

        No confectioner's sugar. Just brown sugar. Sorry, will change it!

        Reply
    2. Sebastian Rayas

      October 01, 2022 at 9:29 pm

      I Love the Pastry there so sweet and Sugar and the Cake are so sweet

      Reply
    3. Rebecca Chandler

      October 24, 2022 at 3:26 pm

      I would love to make these Brownies, but I'm confused about step 2 under Brownies. I'm not seeing any confectioners sugar in the list of ingredients. Could you please clarify? I don't want to mess these up.

      Reply
      • Carrie

        October 29, 2022 at 9:47 am

        Im pretty sure I meant to sat brown sugar. No confectioner's sugar, so sorry!

        Reply
    4. Linda

      October 31, 2022 at 9:44 am

      Equipment says 13x9 pan yet directions say 8x8. Which is it!

      Reply
      • Carrie

        November 03, 2022 at 9:48 am

        It is 8x8 sorry.

        Reply

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