Maple Pecan Brownies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (6 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (7 ounces) granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup (2 1/4 ounces) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (preferably Dutch process cocoa)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups (5 5/8 ounces) flour
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon maple extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (7 ounces) pecan halves or pieces