This time of year, it’s nice to have an easy dessert recipe that can feed a crowd.
These Black Bottom Pecan Praline Bars are just that sort of recipe. The fudgy brownie base and buttery, brown sugar pecan topping make this an incredibly rich dessert that looks like a lot more work than it really is!
Black Bottom Pecan Praline Bars
Black Bottom Pecan Praline Bars
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings:24 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black bottom praline bars
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate (, chopped)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Pecan Praline Layer
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, (packed)
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sit aside.
Brownie Layer
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, heat the butter and chocolate together in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Stir, and continue heating and stirring in 15 second intervals until chocolate has melted.
- Add brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Stir in eggs until combined.
- Mix in the flour until batter is smooth and glossy.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Set aside.
Pecan Praline Layer
- In a large saucepan, melt butter.
- Remove from heat, and stir in brown sugar until combined.
- Stir in egg yolks and vanilla until combined.
- Add flour and baking soda. Stir until just combined.
- Stir in chopped pecans.
- Drop spoonfuls of the pecan praline layer over the brownie layer. The pecan praline layer will spread during baking to cover brownie layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are browned.
- Let cool completely before cutting.
Notes
Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1servingCalories: 252kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 22g (7%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 18g (28%)Saturated Fat: 7g (35%)Cholesterol: 50mg (17%)Sodium: 172mg (7%)Potassium: 102mg (3%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 15g (17%)Vitamin A: 285IU (6%)Vitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 24mg (2%)Iron: 1.5mg (8%)
Adapted from Chewy, Gooey, Crispy, Crunchy, Melt-inYour-Mouth Cookies.
kate says
what amount of pecans should be added?
Kate says
2-1/2 cups. Thanks for letting me know that was missing!
kate says
sure thing! making tonight!
kate says
came out amazing! thank you!
Kate says
I’m so glad to hear that! You are very welcome! =)