Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 2 cups unsalted pecan halves (pieces or chopped is okay too)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1 box brownie mix
  • 1 cup butter (melted)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°, grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place pecans into the baking dish in a single layer and set aside.
  • Place the butter into a small sauce pot over medium heat, let butter melt and start to bubble, about 2 minutes. Add the flour and whisk to combine, cook for 2 minutes, it will be a tan color. Slowly add in the water while whisking continuously, cook an additional 2 minutes. Continue to whisk so the bottom doesn't burn. Add the maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine until the brown sugar is melted, about 30 seconds. Take off the heat and let cool 5 minutes.
  • Place the eggs in a medium-size bowl, add about 1 tablespoon of the syrup mixture into the eggs while whisking continuously, do this about 5 more times to temper in the eggs. Add the remaining syrup mixture and stir to combine. Pour everything over the pecans.
  • Dump the brownie mix over the pecan filling, smooth it out into an even layer. Pour the cup of butter all over the top, make sure all of the brownie mix is moistened. 
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, the center will be very slightly jiggly. Let cool 10-15 minutes and serve.