Name: Dark Chocolate Brownies with Pecans and Caramel (Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: about 36 brownies
Ingredients: 12 tbsp (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces;; 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped; 4 large eggs; 1-3/4 cups granulated sugar; 1-1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract or vanilla paste; 1/4 tsp table salt; 94g (3/4 cup) unbleached all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend; 22g (1/4 cup) natural cocoa powder; 170g (1-1/2 cups) pecans, coarsely chopped; 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup cold water; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp table salt