New Orleans Praline Brownies

These were super delicious the first day and then still good the next day, but, really, they're better the very first day that you make them.


New Orleans Praline Brownies

1 box brownie mix for a 9x13 pan
Water, vegetable oil and eggs as called for on brownie mix box
1/2 cup chopped pecans


Praline Frosting :

1/2 cup whipping cream (or evaporated milk)
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, brown sugar and salt. 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.