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Butter Pecan Brownies Recipe - Family Fresh Meals
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Butter Pecan Brownies

These Butter Pecan Brownies pair the dark, chocolatey richness of homemade brownies with a sweet, creamy butter pecan icing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Butter Pecan Brownies
Servings: 9
Calories: 401kcal
Author: Corey Valley

Ingredients

  • 1 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans optional

ICING

  • 1 stick butter more if needed for desired texture
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ - 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Beat together oil and sugar in a large bowl, then add in eggs and beat until well mixed. Drop in your flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder, and beat on low until just blended. Stir in 1/4 cup pecans
  • Pour into an 8x8 inch baking pan that is lined with parchment and sprayed lightly with nonstick, and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven, and set aside to cool.To make your icing, beat together butter, powdered sugar, and maple syrup until smooth.
  • Fold in your pecans, and spread onto your brownies in a thick layer.
  • Cut brownies into squares and serve as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1.6mg