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Irresistible Pecan Pie Brownie Bites

ThesePecan Pie Brownie Bitescombine the fudgy richness of brownies with the gooey, nutty goodness of pecan pie. Perfect for parties, holidays, or as a delightful bite-sized treat, they’re irresistibly delicious and easy to make!

Ingredients

  • For the Brownie Layer:½ cupunsalted butter, melted1 cupgranulated sugar2large eggs1 tspvanilla extract½ cupall-purpose flour⅓ cupunsweetened cocoa powder¼ tspsalt¼ tspbaking powderFor the Pecan Pie Layer:½ cuplight corn syrup¼ cupbrown sugar, packed¼ cupunsalted butter, melted2large eggs1 tspvanilla extract1 ½ cupspecan halves
  • For the Pecan Pie Layer:½ cuplight corn syrup¼ cupbrown sugar, packed¼ cupunsalted butter, melted2large eggs1 tspvanilla extract1 ½ cupspecan halves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined.Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth and creamy.In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.Spoon about 1 tablespoon of brownie batter into each muffin cup, filling each about halfway.Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a little fudgy is fine). Let the brownie bites cool slightly while you prepare the pecan pie layer.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined.Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth and creamy.In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.Spoon about 1 tablespoon of brownie batter into each muffin cup, filling each about halfway.Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a little fudgy is fine). Let the brownie bites cool slightly while you prepare the pecan pie layer.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth and creamy.In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.Spoon about 1 tablespoon of brownie batter into each muffin cup, filling each about halfway.Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a little fudgy is fine). Let the brownie bites cool slightly while you prepare the pecan pie layer.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.Spoon about 1 tablespoon of brownie batter into each muffin cup, filling each about halfway.Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a little fudgy is fine). Let the brownie bites cool slightly while you prepare the pecan pie layer.
  5. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of brownie batter into each muffin cup, filling each about halfway.Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a little fudgy is fine). Let the brownie bites cool slightly while you prepare the pecan pie layer.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a little fudgy is fine). Let the brownie bites cool slightly while you prepare the pecan pie layer.
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.Stir in the pecan halves, ensuring they are evenly coated in the syrup mixture.
  8. Stir in the pecan halves, ensuring they are evenly coated in the syrup mixture.
  9. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the pecan pie filling on top of each brownie bite, ensuring an even distribution of pecans.Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 12–15 minutes, or until the pecan pie layer is set and bubbly.
  10. Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 12–15 minutes, or until the pecan pie layer is set and bubbly.
  11. Allow the bites to cool completely in the pan before removing them to avoid breaking.Serve and enjoy the rich, decadent combination of pecan pie and brownies in every bite!
  12. Serve and enjoy the rich, decadent combination of pecan pie and brownies in every bite!

Notes

These bites are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.For an extra decorative touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the top before serving.Use a silicone muffin tin for easy removal, as the pecan pie layer can get sticky.
For an extra decorative touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the top before serving.Use a silicone muffin tin for easy removal, as the pecan pie layer can get sticky.
Use a silicone muffin tin for easy removal, as the pecan pie layer can get sticky.

  • Author: Chef Stella