New Orleans Praline Brownies (Printable View)
Rich chocolate brownies with a buttery pecan praline topping for a crunchy, gooey delight.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Brownies
01 - 6 oz unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ For the Praline Topping
09 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
10 - 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
11 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/4 tsp salt
13 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
14 - 1 cup chopped pecans
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until glossy.
03 - Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.
04 - Spread brownie batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool in the pan.
05 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, cream, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
06 - Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and pecans.
07 - Pour praline topping over cooled brownies, spreading evenly. Let set for at least 20 minutes, then cut into squares.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The praline topping creates this incredible crunchy-gooey situation that people will talk about for weeks
- These brownies manage to be both intensely chocolatey and distinctly Southern, like the best kind of culinary hybrid
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- Overmixing the brownie batter makes them tough, so fold gently and stop as soon as flour disappears
- The praline sets quickly once poured, so have your pan ready and work efficiently
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- If the praline thickens too much, return it to very low heat for just a few seconds
- Underbaking slightly creates that fudgy center that makes people close their eyes when they take a bite