The best way to celebrate the Kentucky Derby is with a mint julep in one hand and Derby Pie Brownies in the other. Chocolate Brownies covered in bourbon, toasted pecans, and chocolate chips!
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Grab your hat, your Mint Julep, and these Derby Pie Brownies. The Kentucky Derby is coming up soon and you need to get ready to celebrate!
At the Kentucky Derby, everyone is drinking bourbon, eating Derby Pie, and cheering on their favorite horse! I had the privilege to go to the Kentucky Derby in 2013 and it was such an amazing experience.
It was such a great time walking around looking at hats, celebrity stalking when I saw one come in, drinking Oaks Lilies (the drink of the Oaks on Friday), and feeling the horses shake the ground when they raced by.
I am still not a huge fan of bourbon in my drinks, but I do love it in my food.
The best example of this is the Derby Pie. That classic combination of toasted pecans, chocolate chips, and bourbon filling a flaky pie crust. How about we take these classic flavors and add them to even more chocolate!!!
The Kentucky Derby also makes me think of bourbon balls. I stick to the Oaks Lilies vodka drinks but bourbon reigns king and so do these Bourbon Balls that my husband’s grandma used to make.
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Derby Pie Brownie Ingredients
- semi-sweet chocolate
- melted butter
- sugar
- eggs
- vanilla
- flour
- brown sugar
- dark corn syrup
- bourbon
- toasted pecans
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How to make Derby Pie Brownies
FIRST: Make the Brownie Layer Preheat the oven to 350F. Melt the butter in a glass bowl in the microwave. Add chocolate and stir until melted.
SECOND: Add the sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Stir to combine. Add the flour and stir until mixed through.
THIRD: Pour into a 9×13 pan lined with non-stick foil or parchment paper. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes. Remove from oven.
FOURTH: Make the Derby Pie Layer Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, eggs, and bourbon until combined. Add the toasted pecans and chocolate chips.
FIFTH: Pour on top of the brownie layer. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes until center is set. Remove from oven and cool completely.
For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
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Whip up a batch of these Derby Pie Brownies, grab your big outrageous hat, and head on over to your Kentucky Derby party! Don’t forget your Mint Julep too!
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Derby Pie Brownies
The best way to celebrate the Kentucky Derby is with Derby Pie Brownies. Chocolate Brownies covered in bourbon, toasted pecans, and chocolate chips!
Ingredients
For the Brownie Layer
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup flour
For the Derby Pie Layer
- 1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
Make the Brownie Layer
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Make the brownie layer:
- Melt the butter in a glass bowl in the microwave.
- Add chocolate and stir until melted.
- Add the sugar, vanilla, and eggs.
- Stir to combine.
- Add the flour and stir until mixed through.
- Pour into a 9x13 pan lined with non-stick foil or parchment paper.
- Bake at 350F for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven.
Make the Derby Pie Layer
- Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, eggs, and bourbon until combined.
- Add the toasted pecans and chocolate chips.
- Pour on top of the brownie layer.
- Bake at 350F for 35 minutes until center is set.
- Remove from oven and cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 browniesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 391Total Fat: 21.7gSaturated Fat: 9.5gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 79.7mgSodium: 452mgCarbohydrates: 47.2gFiber: 2.4gSugar: 416gProtein: 4.4g
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barbara cleary
Tuesday 27th of April 2021
Thank you! I am going to try this using a box of gluten-free brownie mix as the brownie layer. I have someone with celiac disease, but loves brownies!
Jennifer
Friday 30th of April 2021
I have made these with a gluten free mix and they turn out great!
Leighton
Monday 26th of April 2021
I want to make these for a Derby party this weekend! Can I make them ahead of time and freeze them so that they're fresh?
Jennifer
Friday 30th of April 2021
You sure can~
Becca
Friday 22nd of November 2019
Do you have to make any adjustments for high altitude?
Jennifer
Saturday 23rd of November 2019
I haven't baked these at high altitude, I live below sea level but as a rule of thumb when baking brownies over 5000ft, decrease sugar by 1 tablespoons per cup and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of liquid, such as water, to the brownie layer. I hope this helps. If they turn out please let me know so I can add this information to my post:)
BestZella
Tuesday 16th of July 2019
Great recipe!
JD
Monday 27th of May 2019
I made these for a derby party and they were so good! They were fudgy and delicious! People loved them so much they took the rest home!
Jennifer
Monday 27th of May 2019
I am so glad that you and your guests liked them! They are my favorite too!