Ingredients:
– 1 batch of brownie batter (homemade or store-bought)
– 1 cup pecan halves
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup light corn syrup
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Pinch of salt
– Optional: powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions:
1. **Prepare the Brownie Batter:**
– Prepare your favorite brownie batter according to the recipe instructions. You can use a homemade brownie recipe or a store-bought mix.
2. **Bake the Brownie Bites:**
– Preheat your oven to the temperature specified in the brownie recipe.
– Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
– Fill each muffin cup halfway with brownie batter.
– Bake the brownie bites according to the recipe instructions, until they are set but still slightly gooey in the center. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.
3. **Make the Pecan Pie Filling:**
– In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
– Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
– Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-2 minutes, until slightly thickened.
– Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the pecan halves until they are evenly coated with the syrup mixture. Let the pecan pie filling cool slightly.
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