Pecan Pie Brownies

For the brownies:
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13 Pyrex pan.

In a large bowl use a mixer to combine canola oil and butter. Add cocoa and mix until well blended. Beat in the eggs then add sugar and vanilla and beat well. Add flour and salt. Stir in chocolate chips.

Spread evenly in pan; it will make a thin layer. Bake at 350ºF for 10 minutes.

While the brownies bake, make the pecan topping.

For the topping:
In a mixing bowl using an electric mixer, cream Karo syrup and sugar until smooth. Add in eggs and vanilla and beat until combined, then add butter and bourbon. Once mixture is thoroughly combined, fold in chopped pecans and chocolate chips, then pour over the warm brownies. Spread the topping evenly over the brownies then continue to bake for 30-35 minutes, or until pecan filling is set. A little jiggle is OK.

Let brownies cool completely before cutting. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Adapted from NBC Sunday Night Football cookbook, via Jessica at How Sweet it Is.