New Orleans Praline Brownies

 

1

box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker® fudge brownie mix

Water, vegetable oil and eggs as called for on brownie mix box

1/2

cup chopped pecans

1/2

cup whipping cream

6

tablespoons butter

1 1/2

cups packed brown sugar

1/2

cup chopped pecans, toasted

1 1/2

cups powdered sugar

1

teaspoon vanilla

• 1 Heat oven to 350° F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
• 2 Make brownie mix as directed on box for fudge brownies, using water, oil and eggs. Stir in chopped pecans. Bake as directed. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• 3 In medium saucepan, mix cream, butter and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Continue cooking 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in pecans, powdered sugar and vanilla. Cool 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 4 Spread frosting over brownies. Allow to stand 30 to 45 minutes, or until frosting is set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.