Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 16 brownies
• Category: Dessert / Brownies
• Cuisine: American
• Keywords: chocolate brownies, pecan brownies, fudge brownies, deesviral desserts

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans (toasted)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Whisk in granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until glossy and combined.
4. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
5. Fold in chopped toasted pecans, saving a few to sprinkle on top.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle with remaining pecans.
7. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Cool completely before slicing into squares. Enjoy!

Pro Tips

• For extra fudgy brownies, underbake by 1–2 minutes and cool fully before cutting.
• Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking for contrast.
• Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds if preferred.