Caramel Pecan Brownies

Ingredients (22)

• BROWNIES:
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter,
• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate,
• 4 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups granulated white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups pecans,
• TOPPING:
• 1 cup granulated white sugar
• 1/4 cup chilled water
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter,
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• GARNISH:
• 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate,
• 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup pecans,