Best 5 Paula Deens Southern Pecan Brownies Recipes

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Indulge your sweet tooth with Paula Deen's Southern Pecan Brownies, a delectable treat that combines the classic flavors of chocolate and pecans in a fudgy, nutty explosion. This recipe yields 16 generous brownies, perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying as a special dessert. The rich brownie batter is studded with chopped pecans and topped with a layer of pecan halves, creating a delightful textural contrast. These brownies are not only a Southern comfort food favorite but also a versatile dessert that can be dressed up for special occasions or enjoyed as a simple, everyday treat. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, Paula Deen's Southern Pecan Brownies are a must-try for any chocolate and pecan lover. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create these irresistible treats.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PAULA DEEN'S SOUTHERN PECAN BROWNIES RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Paula Deen's Southern Pecan Brownies Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Dolphl1970

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups butter
5 (1 oz each) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 1/2 cups sugar
6 large eggs
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup toasted chopped pecans (to toast spread pecans evenly on cookie sheet and bake at 350 5-10 minutes, don't let get too dark)
chocolate frosting
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
5 1 oz squares unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter
1 cup confectioners sugar
In a med saucepan bring sugar and cream to a simmer over med low heat, simmer for 6 mins. Remove from heat and add chocolate and butter, stirring until melted. Whisk in confectioners sugar.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9x13 pan with tin foil and lightly grease the foil. In a medium bowl, combine butter and unsweetened squares. microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until butter and chocolate are melted and smooth, about 2 minutes total. set aside to cool. In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in flour and salt. Add melted butter mixture, stirring (not electric mixer) well. Stir in vanilla, chocolate chips and pecans. pour into pan. Bake 35-38 minutes or until center is firm. once cool, lift brownies from pan using foil as handle. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

PECAN PIE BROWNIES



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If you're into cakey brownies, these are not the treats for you. In fact, everything about these brownies is gooey, moist, and rich-a truly decadent affair for chocolate lovers and pecan pie lovers alike. Made by baking a sheet of thick chocolatey brownies and then adding a layer of pecan pie filling spiked with a touch of bourbon, these brownies pack a lot of flavor into each bite. The two layers intermingle into squares of dense chocolate, crunchy pecan, and syrupy pecan pie filling. The brownie batter itself is made by melting chocolate chips in warm butter before whisking in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Equal parts of cocoa and flour are then added to this liquid mixture to make a brownie batter that's amazingly rich in chocolate flavor.Most brownies are not made from a base of melted chocolate, but this secret is what keeps the brownies moist, dense, and chocolatey. While the brownies are in the oven, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, melted butter, and bourbon to simulate the flavor of a pecan pie. Instead of an actual pecan pie filling that requires a long time to set in the oven, this filling is an amalgamation of ingredients modified to bake into a sliceable layer in just 25 minutes. Stir pecans into the liquid filling, and pour it over the brownie base. Then, bake it until the two distinct layers have melded into one sheet of decadent pecan pie brownies.

Provided by Micah A Leal

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups chocolate chips
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 teaspoon bourbon (optional)
3 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9- x- 13-inch metal baking pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Make Brownie Batter: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high. When butter begins to boil, remove from heat and add chocolate chips, stirring once to coat. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before whisking together until fully combined. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Add chocolate mixture and whisk to combine. Sift cocoa powder and flour into wet ingredients and gently stir until fully incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Make Pecan Pie Topping: While brownies are baking, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, and melted butter until everything is well combined and the sugar is dissolved. Stir in pecans and set aside.
  • Once the brownies are baked through, pour the pecan mixture overtop the brownies and spread evenly with a spoon. Return to the oven until the Pecan Pie Topping is set, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely before slicing.

PECAN PIE BROWNIES



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A fudgy and decadent chocolate brownie topped with a sweet and crunchy layer of pecan pie is a match made in heaven. To ensure the layers stay distinct when these two classic desserts come together, the brownie is baked first then the nut filling is layered over it and baked again. In the oven, the syrup seeps into the brownies, keeping them moist and rich. Try serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick cooking spray
4 large eggs
1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon instant espresso, optional
16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon bourbon, optional
3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • For the brownie layer: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-9-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides. Spray the parchment with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the eggs, cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, baking powder and espresso powder, if using. Beat on medium-low speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the sugar and stir until mostly dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the melted butter mixture to the bowl and mix on medium-low speed until the batter is smooth and shiny, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and carefully add the flour and chocolate chips, mixing until the flour is fully incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the brownie layer is cooked through, 32 to 34 minutes.
  • For the pecan layer: While the brownie layer is baking, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla, salt, eggs and bourbon, if using, in a medium bowl until well combined and the sugar is dissolved. Add the pecans and stir until the nuts are completely coated.
  • Gently pour the pecan mixture over the baked brownie, using a spoon or small offset spatula to carefully spread all the way to the edges. Bake until the pecan pie layer is golden, set and no longer jiggly, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely, about 3 hours, before slicing into 9 squares.

CARAMELIZED BROWNIES



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A chocolate and caramel dessert that's easy!

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     baking     dessert     sweets     valentine's day

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup chopped pecans
4 tablespoons butter
1 package brownie mix
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Spread batter into a greased 9×13-inch pan. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add pecans and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Drizzle mixture over brownie batter and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

SOUTHERN PECAN BROWNIES



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Make and share this Southern Pecan Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cchrest

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h8m

Yield 24 brownies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups butter
5 ounces unsweentned chocolate
2 1/2 cups sugar
6 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup toasted and chopped pecans
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
5 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Line a 13x9 pan with heavy duty foil, letting ends hang over side, spray foil wiht nonstick spray.
  • Melt butter andchocolate, set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs at high speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually add flour and salt, beating until combined.
  • Add melted chocolate mixture, stiring well.
  • Stir in vanilla, chocolate morsels, and pecans.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake 35 to 38 minutes, or until center is firm.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Lift brownies using foil as handles. Spread chocolate frosting on top.
  • Frosting.
  • In medium saucepan, bring sugar and cream to simmer over medium heat; simmer for 6 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add chocolate and butter, stirring until melted.
  • Wisk in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.1, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 107.1, Sodium 182.6, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 38.3, Protein 5.2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your brownies.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the brownies tough.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached: Overbaking will make the brownies dry.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days: You can also freeze the brownies for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Paula Deen's Southern Pecan Brownies are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of brownies that are sure to please everyone. These brownies are perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to birthday parties. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give Paula Deen's Southern Pecan Brownies a try!

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