1️⃣ Prepare the Brownie Layer:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth and creamy.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
5. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of brownie batter into each muffin cup, filling each about halfway.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a little fudgy is fine). Let the brownie bites cool slightly while you prepare the pecan pie layer.

2️⃣ Prepare the Pecan Pie Layer:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Stir in the pecan halves, ensuring they are evenly coated in the syrup mixture.

3️⃣ Assemble the Bites:

1. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the pecan pie filling on top of each brownie bite, ensuring an even distribution of pecans.
2. Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 12–15 minutes, or until the pecan pie layer is set and bubbly.

4️⃣ Cool and Serve:

1. Allow the bites to cool completely in the pan before removing them to avoid breaking.
2. Serve and enjoy the rich, decadent combination of pecan pie and brownies in every bite!