Derby Pie Brownies
- 15m Prep Time
- 55m Cook Time
- 1h 10mReady In
A twist on the classic Kentucky Derby pie, these brownies feature a rich chocolate base topped with bourbon-soaked pecans. Perfect for a springtime treat.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter cut up
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 3 tbsp turbinado sugar
- 1 tbsp bourbon
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 8 of 10 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 22.3 mg
- Iron: 1.55 mg
- Magnesium: 44.4 mg
- Phosphorus: 95.7 mg
- Potassium: 153 mg
- Zinc: 0.94 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 3 tbsp turbinado sugar
- 1 tbsp bourbon
Prepare
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut up
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and heat to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two opposite sides.
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Step 2.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter on low heat. Add sugar, cocoa powder, and salt, and cook, stirring constantly, until combined, about 5 minutes.
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Step 3.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, stirring until each is fully incorporated. Fold in flour with a spatula until just combined. Transfer the brownie batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly.
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Step 4.
In a small bowl, toss pecan halves with turbinado sugar and bourbon until coated. Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the brownie batter. Bake until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the center comes out almost clean with a few moist crumbs attached, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Use the parchment overhangs to lift the brownies onto a cutting board, then cut into 16 squares.