Brownie Pecan Bites (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1/2 cup melted butter (use unsalted for better flavor)
02 - 1 cup sugar in fine granules
03 - 2 room temperature large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon real vanilla
05 - 1/2 cup plain all-purpose flour
06 - 1/3 cup deep dark cocoa powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon finely ground salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder for lift

→ Pecan Topping

09 - 1/2 cup light-flavored corn syrup
10 - 1/4 cup brown sugar packed tightly into a measuring cup
11 - 1/4 cup slightly cooled melted butter (unsalted)
12 - 2 big eggs
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
14 - 1 1/2 cups of fresh pecan halves

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Either grease up your mini muffin tin or toss in some paper liners to make cleanup easier.
02 - Stir together the warm butter and sugar until they’re blended nicely. Toss in eggs and vanilla, beating the mixture until you see a silky texture. In another bowl, sift together the cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold this dry mix into your wet ingredients, making sure to stop stirring as soon as it's combined for that dense, fudgy feel.
03 - Spoon a tablespoon of the brownie batter into each muffin cavity, filling them halfway up. Bake for around 10-12 minutes. They’re ready when a toothpick has some fudgy crumbs but isn’t fully wet. Let these cool off while you get the pecan layer ready.
04 - Blend the corn syrup, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla together until smooth, then gently stir in the pecans. Make sure every nut gets coated in this rich mix.
05 - Spoon your pecan blend right on top of the baked brownies. Pop them back in the oven for another 12-15 minutes, or until the topping has set and looks bubbly. Let them hang out in the pan until they’re completely cool. Don't rush this part!

# Notes:

01 - Swap light corn syrup with dark corn syrup for bolder flavors.
02 - Want more chocolate? Mix 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips into the brownie batter.
03 - Store snugly in an airtight container at room temp, and they'll last for up to 3 days.

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