Semi Homemade Brownies With Penuche Frosting
A simple brownie mix becomes something special with a rich, brown sugar penuche frosting and pecans. Semi-homemade brownies that taste completely from scratch!
Ingredients
- Butter and flour or baking spray, for greasing the pan
- 1 (18.4-ounce) package brownie mix (plus eggs, water, and oil as package directs)
Penuche Frosting
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 5 tbsp butter
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup chopped pecans, (toast if desired)
- 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Grease and flour a 9-by-13-inch baking pan or spray it with baking spray.
- Prepare the Brownie Mix: Follow the package directions to prepare the brownies. Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan and bake as directed. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.1 (18.4-ounce) package brownie mix (plus eggs, water, and oil as package directs)
- Make the Frosting: In a medium saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, 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.1/2 cup evaporated milk | 5 tbsp butter | 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar | 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar | 1 tsp vanilla | 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 87IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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