Derby Pie Brownie Bar recipe is the best combination of a dark chocolate brownie and a pecan pie. It’s rich, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.
One thing I love about the winter months is all of the amazing baking going on for the holidays. So when I found out about the Freaky Friday Virtual Cookie Exchange blog hop, I was all in. The Freaky Friday blog hop is a group of bloggers that are secretly assigned each others’ blogs from which we choose a recipe appropriate for the theme. I chose her Decadent Derby Pie Brownie Bar recipe. Let me tell you a bit about the recipe and creator.
The blog that I was given was Take Two Tapas. Take Two Tapas is the brain project of the amazing Jennifer. Jennifer started her blog because she enjoyed grazing on several different dishes instead of filling up on a big plate. I’m with her! She enjoys entertaining and is a real magician when it comes to transforming a dish into a delicious lighter version.
I had so many things to pick from including her Star Crunch Truffle Balls that looked delicious and would be amazing on a cookie tray or her Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut Cookies! You’ve just got to visit her site and take a look at her recipes.[Tweet “The Best Virtual Cookie Exchange! #FreakyFridayRecipes”]
When I tasted her Derby Pie Brownie Bars, I thought it was like a rich chocolatey brownie and a pecan pie had a collision and the result was a luscious dish of rich chocolate pecan bars. I used to think that people who whined about a dish being too rich were dessert wimps. Well, this recipe makes a 9×13 pan, and it will feed an army. The white flag has been raised, this is a delicious, rich dessert that will be perfect for entertaining.
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Decadent Derby Pie Brownie Bar Recipe
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or 4oz of semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 3/4 cup butter melted
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup flour
Derby Pie Layer
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 4 large eggs slightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons bourbon I used Crown Royal Vanilla Whiskey
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick cooking spray. Line with parchment paper and spray again. Set aside.
Brownie
- In a large glass bowl melt the butter in the microwave. Add chocolate and stir until melted. Cool slightly. Add the sugar, vanilla, and slowly drizzle in the egg, whisking continuously until combined.
- Add flour and stir until combined.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Derby Pie layer
- Mix the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, eggs and bourbon together until combined.
- Add toasted pecans and chocolate chips.
- Pour on the brownie layer.
- Bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool completely.
- Store covered at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
If you’re looking or a couple other easy delicious dessert bars, here are a couple of my favorites!
Easy Hazelnut Cookie Bar Recipe
Easy Toffee Bar Brownies
Snickerdoodle Bars
pattisj says
This looks and sounds amazing. I think that adds up to a million calories! LOL
Julie Menghini says
Patti, this is kryptonite for a diet my friend. I immediately gave most of it away to the neighbors and only had a couple of small pieces. It’s rich!
Michelle says
This looks seriously addicting! And I love the fact you make it in a pan…easier for those of us that are baking challenged!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Michelle! Nothing difficult about this one!
Kris ~ Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cokies says
In love with this and I haven’t even tasted them yet. I need to make these asap!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Kris! I will definitely be making it again.
Jennifer A Stewart says
I’m so glad that you liked the brownies Julie! When I make them I also take a large portion of them to friends or I end up eating way too many of them!
Julie Menghini says
We loved this recipe Jennifer. thank you for posting it. Your blog has so many recipes that I would love to try!
Lori Vachon says
What a fantastic treat for the holiday season and beyond!
Julie Menghini says
I agree Lori! Thank you!
Nicole Power says
These brownies sound really delicious! I love the two layers! They sound like they combine together beautifully 🙂
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Nicole! They are wickedly delicious!
Debi at Life Currents says
Wow these look good. A pecan pie meets brownie kind of recipe! Perfection!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Debi! They were easy to make and way to easy to eat!
Michaela Kenkel says
SO glad you are part of our group, Julie!! Loved baking from your site this round! 🙂 These are sensational!! Can’t wait to do lunch after the holidays!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Michaela! I really enjoy this group and really appreciate the invite. I look forward to our lunch too!
Antonia says
Wow, these look amazing Julie! I will have to check out the cookie swap, such a great idea 😀 Happy Fiesta Friday!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Antonia! It was so much fun with some amazing recipes.
Platter Talk says
Oh heck, YES! Loving these derby pie bits of brownie! Fantastic job, as always!!1
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Dan! They were so easy and delicious too!
Angela says
I love desserts packed with Pecans! These brownies sound out of this world! What a great addition to any cookie swap
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Angela! They were amazing and would be popular on our virtual cookie tray.
Jenny | Honey and Birch says
I’ve never had derbie pie before; I think I’m gonna skip the pie and go right to these brownies.
Julie Menghini says
They are amazing Jenny! Jennifer hit it out of the park with this recipe!
Aunt Bee says
This is 2 of my favorite desserts in 1! Love this!
Julie Menghini says
I agree with you! It was amazing!
Lily says
Wow, you’ve combined 2 of the best desserts! Looks amazingly delicious and so gooey rich – yum!
Julie Menghini says
It was all of that Lily! I don’t think I’ve ever had a richer recipe. But it was really good too.
Christie says
I can’t wait to get some pecans to make these. Looks like the perfect brownie to me!
Julie Menghini says
They were amazing Christie. Not difficult to make and delicious!
cookingwithauntjuju.com says
Looks like the important ingredients of a Derby Pie are in your brownies – pecans for walnuts and pastry dough for brownies. Sounds like a winner!
[email protected]'s Dinnertime Dish says
These bars look so rich and decadent! A perfect splurge for the holidays!
Petra says
This looks like pure naughty deliciousness! The derby brownies looks absolutely perfect and goey! Sinfully gorgeous! Happy FF! 🙂
Julie Menghini says
It really is Petra! Thank you so much for co-hosting this week!
Loretta says
What a wonderful treat to wake up to. I think I’d eat this for breakfast Julie 🙂 Will have to have a look around at the blog site. It’s great getting involved in these challenges/exchanges. I wonder where you have the time? Good on you though, it keeps the blog fresh and innovative 🙂 Love this time of year with all the baking aromas in the kitchen. I’ll bet these were irresistible!
Sonal says
OMG THIS IS SUPER DIVINE JULIE
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Sonal! It’s almost as sweet as you!
[email protected] says
Whoa. These look dangerous with a capital D. I don’t know if I’m annoyed or grateful that I don’t have some in my vicinity right now lol
Julie Menghini says
Ha! They were definitely dangerous! I immediately took half the pan to my neighbors.
Shari says
This looks amazing, Julie! So many wonderful flavors combined. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Hope you are doing well and have a great Thanksgiving!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Shari! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving too. I’m having so much fun watching your house go up. I hope you keep posting pics of progress.
Annie says
Bookmarking this for sure! Looks delectable!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you so much Annie!