Chocolate Brownie with Pecan

Chocolate Brownie with Pecan

Chocolate Brownies with Pecan are rich, chewy, and nutty—a perfect dessert or treat! Here’s a classic recipe with a slight crunch from toasted pecans:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra chocolatey goodness)

Instructions:

1. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Add Pecans and Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips (if using).
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (for fudgier brownies) or clean (for cakier brownies).
6. Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan, then let them cool completely before cutting them into squares.

Enjoy your chocolate pecan brownies with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of caramel!