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Maple Pecan Brownies

Pecans on top and maple syrup fudge brownies in the center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment.
  2. Whisk butter, sugar, and maple syrup, then beat in the eggs.
  3. Stir in cocoa and flour until just combined.
  4. Fold in half the pecans and spread the batter into the pan.
  5. Scatter the remaining pecans on top and bake 30 to 32 minutes.
  6. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Real maple syrup is worth it here; the flavor really shines.