These decadent brownies are not the cake kind, but gooey, moist and rich brownies that pecan pie and chocolate lovers will appreciate.
Batter:
1/2 c. unsalted butter
2 c. chocolate chips
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1/2 t. kosher salt
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
Topping:
1 c. brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 t. kosher salt
1/4 c. melted butter
1/2 t.. bourbon, optional
3 c. chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 inch metal baking pan with cooking spray; line the bottom with parchment paper; set aside.
Batter:
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. When butter begins to boil, remove from heat; add chocolate chips,; stir once to coat; allow to sit for 5 minutes before whisking together until fully combined.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together both sugars, eggs, vanilla and salt; add chocolate mixture; whisk to combine. Sift cocoa powder and flour into wet ingredients; gently stir until fully incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
Topping:
Meanwhile, while brownies are baking, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt and melted butter until everything is well combined and sugar is dissolved; stir in pecans; set aside.
When brownies are baked through, pour pecan mixture over the brownies, spreading evenly with a spoon. Return to the oven until the topping is set, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
12 servings.