Decadent Triple Chocolate Pecan Brownies Recipe

Triple Chocolate Pecan Brownies are chewy, soft, and indulgent with a classic crisp exterior, plenty of chocolate and crunchy pecans. This rich dessert is made for chocolate lovers and delivers a deep, satisfying chocolate flavor in every bite.

This recipe is intentionally rich and decadent, so if you’re watching calories you may want to admire from afar. The texture is fudgy and chewy inside while maintaining the signature crisp crust that makes a brownie so irresistible.

The “triple chocolate” combination comes from unsweetened cocoa powder, dark baking chocolate, and a high-quality drinking chocolate. A small amount of espresso intensifies the chocolate flavor without lending any noticeable coffee taste. Pecans add a pleasant crunch and contrast to the silky interior.

This batch yields 24 small slices—perfect bite-sized portions since these brownies are quite rich. If you prefer larger portions, slice into 9 or 12 pieces instead.

Serve the brownies chilled as-is, or warm with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for an extra treat. They also make thoughtful gifts during the holidays—store in an airtight container and present in festive paper for friends and family.

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (325°F/Gas 3). Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

2. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla until the mixture becomes lighter in color and slightly thickened.

3. Melt the butter and dark baking chocolate together. Heat in short bursts in the microwave (20-second intervals), stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt over a bowl of simmering water. Stir in the espresso.

4. Sift together the flour, salt, cocoa powder, and drinking chocolate, then fold this dry mixture into the egg and sugar mixture until just combined.

5. Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture and stir until evenly incorporated.

6. Roughly break the pecans to your preferred size—chunky pieces give a satisfying crunch—and fold them into the batter.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for about 30–40 minutes. Baking time will vary with ovens and pan thickness; start checking at 25 minutes. The center should be set but still fudgy—avoid overbaking.

8. Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Use the parchment overhang to lift them from the tin, then cut into squares once fully cooled. Cutting while hot will yield gooey, uneven slices.

If you prefer a warm serving, reheat individual squares briefly in the microwave and serve with cream or ice cream. For easy gifting, store cooled brownies in an airtight container.

Recipe Card

Triple Chocolate Pecan Brownies

Yield:
24

Prep Time:
25 minutes

Cook Time:
30 minutes

Total Time:
55 minutes

Chewy, fudgy brownies with a crisp top, loaded with three kinds of chocolate and crunchy pecans — an indulgent treat for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

• 150 g (1 cup) pecan nuts
• 100 g (2/3 cup) dark baking chocolate
• 100 g (1/2 cup) butter
• 325 g (1 1/2 cups) sugar
• 3 eggs
• 125 g (1 cup) plain/all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons espresso coffee
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons drinking chocolate
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (325°F/Gas 3). Grease and line an 8-inch square pan.
2. Beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla until light in color.
3. Melt butter and dark chocolate together, then stir in the espresso.
4. Combine the dry ingredients (flour, salt, cocoa powder, drinking chocolate) and add to the egg mixture.
5. Stir in the melted chocolate and butter until smooth.
6. Fold in the chopped pecans.
7. Pour into the prepared pan and bake 30–40 minutes, until the center is set but still fudgy.
8. Cool completely before cutting into squares to ensure clean slices.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 171Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 47mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 2g

Nutrition information isn’t always accurate

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