Name: Semi Homemade Brownies With Penuche Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 21.5 oz package brownie mix plus eggs, water, and oil as package directs (for homemade brownies, see recipe suggestions below); 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1/2 cup evaporated milk or light cream; 5 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted*; 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Semi Homemade Brownies With Penuche Frosting

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A packaged mix makes these brownies a snap to fix, and the wonderful penuche frosting takes them to another level.

Author: Diana
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 24 servings 1x
Category: Brownies and Bars

Ingredients

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1 21.5 oz package brownie mix plus eggs, water, and oil as package directs (for homemade brownies, see recipe suggestions below)

Penuche Frosting

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup evaporated milk or light cream
5 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted*
1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

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Instructions

Bake the brownies in a greased and floured 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan following the package directions. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Put the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring and turning, until the pecans are lightly brown and aromatic.
In a medium saucepan, combine the evaporated milk or cream, butter, and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling, stirring constantly, for 1 full minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the pecans, confectioners sugar, and vanilla. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes, stirring about once every minute.
Spread the frosting over the completely cooled brownies. Let stand for about 45 minutes, or until the frosting is set.
Cut the brownies into squares or bars.

Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/penuche-frosted-brownies-recipe/