New Orleans Praline Brownies (Printable Version)

Fudgy chocolate brownies with a rich praline pecan frosting offering a decadent southern flavor combination.

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Brownies

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter
02 - 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
03 - 1½ cups granulated sugar
04 - ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
05 - 4 large eggs
06 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
08 - ½ tsp fine sea salt

→ For the Praline Topping

09 - ½ cup unsalted butter
10 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - ⅓ cup heavy cream
12 - 2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
13 - 1½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
15 - ¼ tsp fine sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - Whisk in granulated and brown sugars until fully combined.
04 - Add eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
05 - Sift in flour and salt. Fold gently until just incorporated—do not overmix.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan.
07 - For the praline topping: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cream, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a gentle boil. Boil for 1 minute.
08 - Remove from heat. Stir in pecans, then gradually whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and thick.
09 - Immediately spread the praline topping evenly over cooled brownies. Let set for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The praline frosting sets up beautifully while staying incredibly creamy
  • You get that perfect crackly top on the brownies with a fudgy center
  • The toasted pecan flavor shines through without being overwhelming
02 -
  • The brownies must be completely cool before adding the praline topping or it will melt and slide off
  • Work quickly once the praline frosting is ready because it thickens fast as it cools
  • Underbaking slightly creates that fudgy texture everyone loves in these brownies
03 -
  • Toast your pecans in a dry skillet for 3 minutes before adding them to intensify their flavor
  • Run hot water over your knife and wipe it dry between cuts for perfect slices

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