Caramel Pecan Brownies Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

brownies:
6 oz unsalted butter , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 oz unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
4 large eggs
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp table salt
3 3/8 oz unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 oz natural cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
topping:
1 recipe basic caramel
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp table salt
garnish:
2 oz bitter sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp heavy cream
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Directions:

Make the brownies
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Put the butter and chocolate in a medium heavy-duty saucepan over low heat and stir constantly until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until well blended. Gradually whisk in the sugar and then whisk vigorously until well blended. Whisk in the melted chocolate mixture, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk in the flour and cocoa powder until blended. Stir in the pecans and then scrape the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it into an even layer with a spatula.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it, 20 to 22 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and, if necessary, gently press down any puffed areas with a spatula to make the top level. Let cool about 5 minutes.
Make the topping
While the brownies are baking, make the Basic Caramel according to the directions. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully add the cream—the mixture will bubble up furiously. Once the bubbling has subsided, add the butter and gently whisk until completely melted. Whisk in the vanilla extract and salt. Pour the caramel topping over the brownies, using a spatula to spread it evenly over the entire top. Let the brownies cool on the rack for 45 minutes and then refrigerate until the caramel topping is set, at least 1 hour.
Garnish the brownies
Combine the chocolate and heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat and stir constantly until melted and smooth. Pour the chocolate into a small piping bag fitted with a 1/8-inch plain tip. (Or put it in a small zip-top bag and seal the bag. Using scissors, snip off a corner of the bag to make a small hole.) Drizzle the chocolate over the brownies in a zigzag pattern. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.
Cut the brownies into 36 rectangles. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Well-covered brownies will keep at room temperature for up to 2 days and in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Tip: For the best results, measure your flour by weight instead of volume. (1 cup of all-purpose flour equals 4-1/2 oz.) If you don’t have a scale, be sure to use the proper technique when filling your measuring cups.
Tip: For the best results, measure your flour by weight instead of volume. (1 cup of all-purpose flour equals 4-1/2 oz.) If you don’t have a scale, be sure to use the proper technique when filling your measuring cups.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	10318.15 Kcal (43200 kJ)
Calories from fat	6464.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	718.3g	1105%
Cholesterol	2681.96mg	894%
Sodium	2440.99mg	102%
Potassium	5779.65mg	123%
Total Carbs	915.97g	305%
Sugars	735.58g	2942%
Dietary Fiber	77.5g	310%
Protein	185.55g	371%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	9%
Vitamin A	2.1mg	71%
Iron	27.7mg	154%
Calcium	2002.2mg	200%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	328.14 Kcal (1374 kJ)
Calories from fat	205.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.84g	1105%
Cholesterol	85.29mg	894%
Sodium	77.63mg	102%
Potassium	183.81mg	123%
Total Carbs	29.13g	305%
Sugars	23.39g	2942%
Dietary Fiber	2.46g	310%
Protein	5.9g	371%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	71%
Iron	0.9mg	154%
Calcium	63.7mg	200%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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