Name: Flourless Pecan Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 brownies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.25 cup salted butter*; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 whole egg; 1 egg yolk; 0.5 cup cocoa powder; 0.25 tsp cream of tartar; 0.125 tsp salt; 1 cup pecans

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Flourless Pecan Brownies

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a 9X9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving the edges to hang over the sides of the pan.

In a large mixing bowl, beat together melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla on high speed for 2 full minutes. Add the egg and egg yolk and continue beating on high for 30 seconds.

Add the cocoa powder, cream of tartar, and salt and beat on low speed until combined. Lastly, fold in the chopped nuts. Pour batter into the lined pan and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. The brownies should look fully cooked on top but still be gooey in the center.

These brownies would be wonderful served warm with ice cream or let them cool to room temperature on the counter before chilling in the refrigerator to serve cold. I LOVE these brownies served cold, they are super chewy and fudge-like when cold! Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Pecans First 🥜
Lightly toast pecans at 350°F for 5-7 minutes before chopping to intensify their nutty flavor and add depth to your brownies.
Cream of Tartar is Your Secret Weapon ✨
This ingredient stabilizes egg whites and adds subtle tang that enhances chocolate flavor—don't skip it, as it prevents the brownies from deflating after baking.
Room Temperature Eggs Make a Difference 🥚
Allow eggs to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before mixing to ensure proper emulsification and achieve that signature fudgy, chewy texture.
Underbake for Maximum Fudginess 🍫
Remove brownies when a toothpick inserted in the center still has a few moist crumbs clinging to it—they'll continue cooking as they cool for perfect fudge-like consistency.
Use Quality Cocoa Powder and Salted Butter 🧈
Invest in Dutch-processed cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor and keep salted butter cold before creaming to create air pockets that contribute to the chewy texture.