Big Easy Brownies - abc27 WHTM

Everyone will be cheering you when you bake up a batch of these "salute to New Orleans" Big Easy Brownies. Whether for game watching, movie night, a potluck or bake sale, these awesome brownies will always score you big points!

Makes: 24

Cooking Time: 25 min

 

What You'll Need:

1 (18.3-ounce) package fudge brownie mix, batter prepared according to package directions

1 cup chopped pecans, divided

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

 

FROSTING

1/2 cup heavy cream

6 tablespoon butter

1 1/2 cups light brown sugar

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

What To Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Stir 1/2 cup pecans and the chocolate chips into prepared batter.

2. Bake as directed, 25 to 30 minutes; cool completely.

3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, butter, and brown sugar, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Continue cooking 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

4. Whisk in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Cool 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

5. Pour frosting evenly over brownies. Sprinkle remaining pecans over top. Allow to stand 30 to 45 minutes, or until frosting is set.

 

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