Does the world need another brownie recipe?

That’s the question I posed on social media, teasing a photo of just such a thing. Perfectly squared, with razor-sharp edges and straight sides, stacked beguiling towards the viewer, even they seemed aware of what an obvious ask this was. The answer landed even before the question mark was fully formed.

“There is always a good reason to create a new brownie recipe. After all, brownies = joy.”
“The world 🌍 ALWAYS needs another brownie recipe!”
“Yes of course.”
“Yes, please!”
“Well duh!! 😍😍😍”

The people have spoken.

Better Than Basic

While we can agree that there’s no limit to brownie recipes, I’m not one go all the way back to basics. There needs to be at least a small twist, a little something that sets them apart from their fudgy brethren. To that end, I offer two shots of salted caramel-flavored whiskey, warm and rich, alongside nutty toasted pecans. A gentle snow of flaky sea salt feels necessary to round out the theme, ending each bite on a saline high note, thin crystals crunching gently into the glossy surface.

Sweet Stories, Edible Memories

This recipe in particular holds stories, coming from a specific set of circumstances that made me want to preheat the oven in the first place. An embarrassment of riches came from my neighbor’s pecan tree, and a stunning amount of that plunder went to me. Stashed carefully in the freezer for safe keeping, I’ve been working down the surplus slowly, thoughtfully, while trying to think of ways to repay such a gift. This same neighbor and I sometimes share fresh pecans and shots of this particular whiskey to gossip about the community, complain about work, or just catch up, so I knew these ingredients already had a strong affinity. All I had to do was add chocolate.

So, settling the debate once and for all, the world needs many, many more brownie recipes! They don’t need to be earth-shaking, wildly creative, never-before-tasted creations to make a big impact, and more importantly, taste like a little morsel of joy. Sometimes, a little salt, a splash of whiskey, a handful of pecans, and a whole lot of love can do that.

Yield: Makes 12 - 16 Brownies

Salted Caramel Whiskey Pecan Brownies

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There's always room for another brownie recipe, especially when you're talking about one infused with salted caramel whiskey and pecans. Fudgy and rich, simple to make and yet complex in flavor, this one is worthy of adding to your repertoire.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup Vegan Butter
• 1/4 Cup (1.5 Ounces) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 1/4 Cup Crown Royal Salted Caramel Whiskey
• 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 Cup Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 3/4 Cup Toasted Pecans, Divided
• Flaky Sea Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a good length overhanging the edges to form a sling. This will make for easier removal later on. Lightly grease and set aside.
   
   
2. Place the vegan butter, chocolate chips, whiskey, and sugar in a small saucepan on the stove. Heat it over the lowest possible setting, watching it carefully and stirring frequently to make sure the chocolate doesn't burn. Continue mixing until smooth, dissolving the sugar and fully melting the chocolate. Immediately remove from the heat.
   
   
3. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Roughly chop 1/2 cup of the pecans and add them in. Pour the liquid chocolate mixture into the bowl along with the vanilla and mix until there are no remaining pockets of flour or cocoa.
   
   
4. Transfer the batter to your prepared pan and top with the remaining whole pecans and a pinch of flaky sea salt. bake for 18 - 22 minutes, until the top is crackled and glossy, and the interior is still slightly moist when a toothpick is inserted into the center. Cool completely slicing.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 162Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 94mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 15gProtein: 2g

All nutritional information presented within this site are intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information on BitterSweetBlog.com should only be used as a general guideline. This information is provided as a courtesy and there is no guarantee that the information will be completely accurate. Even though I try to provide accurate nutritional information to the best of my ability, these figures should still be considered estimations.

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