Two favorite sweetspecan pie and browniescollide in one decadent bar.

It’s impossible to walk away from this dessert without indulging.

Learn how to make pecan pie brownies and bring them to your next holiday gathering.

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They’ll disappear in minutes.

It’s also fairly straightforward to make.

Here’s a brief outline of the recipe.

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Full instructions are further below.

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Just prepare and bake the mix as directed, topping with the pecan topping when called for.

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Serve warmed or at room temperature.

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Is there anything more indulgent than soft, fudgy brownies?

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Make chocolate mixture:

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high.

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When butter begins to boil, remove from heat and add chocolate chips, stirring once to coat.

Allow to sit for 5 minutes before whisking together until fully combined.

Add chocolate mixture and whisk to combine.

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Sift cocoa powder and flour into wet ingredients and gently stir until fully incorporated.

Stir in pecans and set aside.

Allow to cool completely before slicing.

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Adding melted chocolate to brownie batter ensures a rich, fudgy brownie full of chocolate flavor.

Once you’ve tried this version, you won’t go back to cocoa-based brownies!

Chill the brownies before cutting and use a knife dipped into hot water for the cleanest cuts.

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