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Bourbon Pecan Brownies

Hosting folks for a party this weekend? Bourbon Pecan Brownies are a unique dessert! Dense, chocolate and pecan-filled brownies sing with bourbon flavor and are perfect for a crowd.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 24 brownies
Calories: 364 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 20 oz. dark chocolate or bittersweet chocolate 2 ¾ cups, chopped
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 stick
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 oz. 6 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups pecan pieces
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9"x13" baking pan with nonstick baking spray, then line with parchment paper in a sling. (This will help the brownies lift easily out of the pan when they're cooled.)
  2. In a glass bowl, melt the 20 oz. of chocolate with the butter and applesauce in the microwave. Heat them in 20-30 second intervals, stirring after each until everything is melted, smooth and combined. When melted, let cool as you mix the rest of the ingredients.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, bourbon and salt together until well combined.
  4. Add the cooled chocolate mixture, and beat gently by hand or on a low setting on a mixer until evenly incorporated.
  5. Add the flour, pecans and the additional chocolate chips, stirring until just combined.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, and bake for 30-40 minutes minutes or until cooked through. (If you're a fan of gooey brownies, check this around the 20 minute point.)
  7. Enjoy with a glass of milk while the brownies are warm!

Notes

  • Adapted from these Classic Chocolate Brownies recipe.
  • Bake them in advance. While gooey, warm brownies are excellent to enjoy at any time, if you're sharing these, make them in advance and reheat individual brownies in the microwave in 15-second bursts.
  • Make them your own. This recipe can be something where you choose your own adventure. Swap the dark chocolate bars for bittersweet bars. Use milk chocolate chips instead (or white chocolate chips to add different color!) Swap out the pecans for another nut of your choosing, or simply leave them out if it's not your thing.
  • Half the recipe. Instead of making a huge pan of these homemade brownies, make a smaller batch by doing the math. The bake time will be a little shorter (20 minutes instead of 30), so keep an eye on them.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1brownie Calories 364kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 120mg (5%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 25g (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 364

% Daily Value*

Serving 1brownie
Calories 364kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 25g 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.