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Freshly baked caramel pecan brownies recipe with gooey caramel swirls and toasted pecans on a white kitchen counter.

Caramel Pecan Brownies Recipe

Rich, fudgy caramel pecan brownies recipe swirled with buttery caramel and topped with crunchy toasted pecans. A decadent homemade dessert perfect for holidays, potlucks, or whenever you crave indulgence.
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Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Cooling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 345kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan For making caramel; ensures even heat and prevents burning
  • 1 9x13 inch baking pan Metal pan works best for even baking
  • 1 Parchment paper For lining the pan; makes brownies easy to remove
  • 1 Digital kitchen scale For precise measuring, especially sugar for caramel
  • 1 Rubber spatula For folding batter gently and scraping bowls clean
  • 1 Sharp knife For cutting clean brownie squares once cooled
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Allows proper air circulation for cooling brownies

Ingredients

Brownie Base

  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
  • 8 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Caramel Layer

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt

Pecan Topping

  • 1.5 cups pecan halves roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoon butter melted
  • salt pinch

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Melt butter and chopped dark chocolate in a heavy-bottomed saucepan until smooth.
  • Whisk in the sugar, followed by the eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Gently fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
  • For the caramel: Melt the sugar in a saucepan, then whisk in butter, heavy cream, vanilla, and sea salt until smooth.
  • Spread brownie batter in prepared pan, swirl in caramel sauce, and sprinkle chopped pecans over the top.
  • Bake for 32–35 minutes until the center is just set.
  • Cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing into squares.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 70g | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2.5mg