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    Home » Recipes » Brownie Recipes

    Insanely Delicious Triple Chocolate Pecan Fudge Brownies

    Published: Aug 8, 2021 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    These Triple Chocolate Pecan Fudge Brownies are without a doubt the most chocolaty brownie you’ll ever make…. yes they are truly insanely delicious!

    stack of three Triple Chocolate Pecan Brownies separated with white parchment paper

    When I first found this recipe, I had my doubts about a cocoa brownie being that chocolaty. Well, I’m certainly not a doubter anymore.

    It was really no surprise that I turned to Alice Medrich for the recipe. After all, she is “The Queen of Chocolate” and Alice knows chocolate!

    What ingredients do I need to make Triple Chocolate Pecan Fudge Brownies?

    overhead view of ingredients to make brownies

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make my Triple Chocolate Pecan Fudge Brownies. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

    Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    Do I have to use Pecans in my Brownies?

    No, you don’t. If you have nut allergies or just don’t like nuts, leave them out.

    Can I make these brownies with only one type of chocolate chip?

    Yes, you can. I love adding the different chips for flavor and fun, but your favorite chip can be substituted instead of using the different chocolate chips.

    Can I make Triple Chocolate Pecan Fudge Brownies Gluten Free?

    You sure can, just substitute your favorite cup-for-cup gluten-free flour brand for the all-purpose flour. You won’t notice a difference.

    How do I make Triple Chocolate Pecan Fudge Brownies?

    four images showing how to make brownies
    • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and prepare a 9″ square baking pan by lining the baking pan with parchment or aluminum foil. Allow an overhang on opposite sides so you can lift out the brownies from the pan when they are finished baking
    • Combine the butter, sugar, cocoa and salt in a heatproof bowl and place it over a small sauce pot with simmering water, to create a double boiler.
    • Stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
    • Remove the bowl from the heat and allow to cool just a little bit.
    • Add the vanilla and stir with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon.
    • Add the eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each egg
    four images showing how to finish making brownies
    • When the batter looks thick, shiny and well blended add the flour and stir until you can no longer see it, and then beat it vigorously for 40 strokes with your spatula or wooden spoon.
    • Add the nuts and chocolate chips, mix well, then spread the batter evenly in the baking pan.
    two images of baked brownies in pan and on rack
    • Bake the brownies for 20-25 minutes at the convection setting of your oven or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan comes out slightly moist with batter.
    • Let cool completely on a wire rack.
    • After they have cooled lift the brownies out of the pan and gently remove the foil or parchment from the sides of the brownies.
    brownies cut and placed on parchment

    After the brownies have fully cooled, slice them into squares and enjoy!

    stack of Triple Chocolate Pecan Brownies on parchment paper

    These Brownies were so rich and delicious, I actually cut them into 4 small pieces each, although I will admit that I still ate 4 of them, but it kept me from eating two of the full-size brownies!

    Recipe FAQ’s

    What makes brownies fudgy?

    It’s all about the fat-to-flour when it comes to fudgy brownies. More fat = a fudgy consistency. So, add more fat if you want creamy fudgy brownies, and that means butter or chocolate. With these brownies since cocoa is used instead of chocolate, the butter content is high.
    *The amount of sugar and eggs does not change the consistency of the brownie.

    Why are cocoa brownies better than brownies made with chocolate?

    Cocoa brownies are far superior to those made with chocolate. They have a richer, more intense chocolate flavor.
    -Cocoa brownies stay softer than those made with chocolate. They won’t feel dry or crumbly and refrigerate well.
    -Because butter is much softer than cocoa butter(found in chocolate) cocoa brownies stay tender and velvety. 
    -Cocoa powder is 100% chocolate, whereas chocolate bars contain less chocolate.

    Why are my brownies dry?

    You left them in the oven too long. The toothpick trick doesn’t work with brownies. If you wait until nothing is on the toothpick the brownies will be seriously overbaked. Take them out of the oven when there are still some crumbs on the toothpick.

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    4.98 from 82 votes

    Triple Chocolate Pecan Fudge Brownies

    These Triple Chocolate Pecan Fudge Brownies are without a doubt the most delicious brownies I’ve ever had. You’re friends and family will love them
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 365kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter (1 ¼ sticks)
    • 1 ¼ cup sugar 250 gm
    • ¾ cup plus 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 105 gm
    • ¼ teaspoon salt 1.5 gm
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2.5 ml
    • 2 cold large eggs
    • ½ cup all purpose flour 60 gm
    • ⅔ cup pecans 100 gm, chopped
    • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips* 75 gm
    • ½ cup milk Chocolate Chips 75 gm
    • ½ Cup white Chocolate Chips 75 gm
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and get a 9″ square baking pan.
    • Line the baking pan with parchment or aluminum foil with an overhang on opposite sides so you can lift out the brownies from the pan.
    • Combine the butter, sugar, cocoa and salt in a heatproof bowl and place it over a small sauce pot with simmering water, to create a double boiler.
    • Stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
    • Remove the bowl from the heat and allow to cool just a little bit.
    • Add the vanilla and stir with a wooden spoon.
    • Add the eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each one (I’m not too sure just how vigorously you can stir the chocolate with a wooden spoon but give it a go).
    • When the batter looks thick, shiny and well blended add the flour and stir until you can no longer see it, and then beat it vigorously for 40 strokes with your wooden spoon.
    • Add the nuts and chocolate chips and spread evenly in your baking pan.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out slightly moist with batter.
    • Let cool completely on a wire rack.
    • After they have cooled lift the brownies out of the pan and gently remove the foil or parchment from the sides of the brownies.
    • Cut the brownies into squares and enjoy!!

    Notes

    * feel free to mix up the chips using whatever type you like, mint chocolate, peanut butter, cinnamon, or whatever flavor chips you might like.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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    Chef Dennis is a semi-retired Chef, writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis aka Ask Chef Dennis®. Chef Dennis worked professionally in White Table Cloth Restaurants for 40 years and has been developing easy to make, restaurant-style recipes since 2009. The second phase of his reinvention from chef to blogger has earned him a place at the Worlds Dinner Table. Join him on his Culinary Journey enjoying his easy to make Restaurant Style recipes and travel adventures. For more details, check out his About page.

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    Comments

    1. Apron Appeal

      February 13, 2012 at 10:54 am

      Do you have a personal Google plus page set up in addition to your blog page (that’s how I’m set up in Facebook but google is driving me bonkers and I’m not sure how to keep my personal lie protected there.

      Reply
    2. Jacqueline - The Dusty Baker

      February 06, 2012 at 11:26 pm

      5 stars
      Um, yep, adapting these this week as I MUST EAT THEM!

      Reply
    3. Amy

      February 04, 2012 at 10:20 pm

      Hi Dennis! Glad to hear you got your computer working so you can keep up your wonderful blog :)! These brownies sound increadible! Fudgy brownies are my favorite and judging by the photos yours are super fudgy and delicious! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
    4. Sofie Dittmann @thegermanfoodie

      February 04, 2012 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      Those brownies look divine!

      Reply
    5. Emily @ Life on Food

      February 04, 2012 at 2:06 pm

      Brownies…like fudge…all sounds wonderful to me. I kind of feel like it is not some days but most days I could use a treat like this.

      Reply
    6. Liz

      February 04, 2012 at 12:31 pm

      Your brownies look spectacular, Dennis! I’m a huge fan of Alice Medrich, too!

      PS…thanks for your quick help with my blog. Unfortunately my blog designer has to do it with my current template, but at least I gave it a shot 🙂

      Reply
    7. Carolyn

      February 04, 2012 at 7:17 am

      Oh my word, those do look insanely delicious! Stumbled them!

      Reply
    8. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.

      February 04, 2012 at 12:14 am

      Oh, I love fudgey brownies like this!! Delish! And thanks for the tips on Google +, I need to try to use mine more!

      Reply
    9. Pennie

      February 03, 2012 at 10:20 pm

      Yummm…these do look insanely delicious! Seems we were on the same page this week–I just posted my recipe for Caramel Nut Brownies, a riff on the same theme. Congrats on your new appointment to the Chef Team on Google +!!

      Reply
    10. Rebecca@A Dusting of Sugar

      February 03, 2012 at 5:25 pm

      Oh, yum. I never get brownies with nuts in them.

      Reply
    11. Christie

      February 03, 2012 at 3:47 pm

      Mmmmmmm…these have my name written all over them. There’s not a lot of flour in there, so maybe I could convert them to a “gluten-free” recipe with some success. If I do, I’ll let you know how they turn out.
      Thanks for the tips Chef!

      Reply
    12. Lacy @ NYCityEats

      February 03, 2012 at 2:27 pm

      Ooohh fudgy brownies are my favorite! I love the pecans too, these look amazing! Congrats on the Live Classes, very cool!

      Reply
    13. Dara

      February 03, 2012 at 12:08 pm

      These look sinful and delicious! Thanks for the Google+ advice as well!

      Reply
    14. Sandra

      February 03, 2012 at 8:48 am

      Insanity is staring at these brownies and not being to have them right this moment. They look amazing and thanks for the Google+ tip.

      Reply
    15. Maureen

      February 03, 2012 at 2:27 am

      I saw you over at chefhangout and then I looked at the times and I gotta think about setting the alarm 🙂

      I am on G+ but I rarely go there. Thanks for the nudge. I find it difficult to tweet, facebook, work, blog and comment, much less cook. I’m running out of hours. 🙂

      Reply
    16. Steve @ the black peppercorn

      February 02, 2012 at 4:02 pm

      Chef D these look absolutely delicious! I have been delaying move into Google+ but you may have just pushed me to get into it. There are so many social media options out there – it is almost overwhelming. Well, you will likely see me in Google+ soon!

      Reply
    17. Megan @ Pip and Ebby

      February 02, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      I love that you have “insanely delicious” in the title. It looks quite fitting. Those are some gooood-lookin’ brownies!

      I haven’t gotten into Google+ much yet, but thanks for the encouragement to do so!! Adding it to my list!

      Reply
    18. ohkeeka [The Type A Housewife]

      February 02, 2012 at 11:11 am

      Oh my, these look decadent! And the best brownies are the super decadent ones. 🙂 I really need to get myself set up on Google+–I was waiting to see if it would pan out before setting up an account, but it looks like it’s the place to be now!

      Reply
    19. gloria

      February 02, 2012 at 7:00 am

      ah Dennis Im happy to see you again I had your old blog, These look amazing like all you make and the pictures are amazing(lol)

      Reply
    20. Marsha @ The Harried Cook

      February 01, 2012 at 9:58 pm

      I have only recently joined Google+ and I am still floundering around trying to find my way… It was a good read! Thank you for sharing, Chef Dennis! And those brownies…They look absolutely perfect! Yum!

      Reply
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