Semi Homemade Brownies With Penuche Frosting
A simple brownie mix becomes something special with a rich, brown sugar penuche frosting and toasted pecans. Semi-homemade brownies that taste completely from scratch!
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Mix: Follow the package directions to prepare the brownies. Spread the batter in a greased and floured 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan and bake as directed. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- Toast the Pecans: Put the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring and turning, until the pecans are lightly brown and aromatic.
- Make the Frosting: 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.
- Finish the Brownies: Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies. Let stand for about 45 minutes, or until the frosting is set. Cut the brownies into squares or bars.
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