Chocolate Pecan Brownies

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Rich, fudgy brownies with crunchy pecans and deep chocolate flavor, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and sharing with friends or family.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 (1 oz.) unsweetened chocolate squares
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Combine butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low and cook until the chocolate melts, stirring frequently.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; beat well.
  4. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the sugar and eggs, mixing thoroughly.
  5. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and chopped pecans until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined baking pan.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

747 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.4g 17% DV
Total Fat 46.7g 60% DV
Carbs 65.7g 24% DV
Fiber 4.4g 16% DV
Sugar 10.4g 21% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2743mg 100% DV
Potassium 410.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 146.5mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 34.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 9.8mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 1595.8mg 100% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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