Pecan Pie Brownies -- Version Ii

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 5 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups pecans, very coarsely chopped
• 1 (19 1/2-19 7/8 ounce) box brownie mix
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees f. position a rack in the lower third of the oven. spray the bottom only of a 13x9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• 2 in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter; stir in flour until blended. stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and 2 of the eggs until well blended. cook over medium heat about 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly. remove from heat. stir in vanilla and pecans. set aside.
• 3 in a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix the brownie mix, oil, water and remaining 3 eggs with a wooden spoon until just blended and alll dry ingredients are moistened. spread batter into prepared pan; spoon pecan mixture evenly over top.
• 4 bake 32-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean (do not overbake).
• 5 transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. cut into squares. makes 24 large brownies or 36 small ones.