Happy December – with Christmas fast approaching, it’s always good to have a quick and easy fabulous treat to take to school, church, the office, neighbors . . . These Praline Brownies are so amazing there really is no need to let on that you started with a box mix. Your friends and family will love these decadent brownies!

Praline Brownies

Ingredients

Brownies

Your favorite brownie mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Praline Frosting

1/2 cup whipping cream
6 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted*
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

Make brownie mix as directed on box.  Stir in chopped pecans.  Bake as directed.  Cool completely, about 1 hour.

In medium saucepan, mix cream, butter and brown sugar.  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.

Spread frosting over brownies.  Allow to stand 30 to 45 minutes, or until frosting is set.

*Note:  to toast pecans, place on a baking tray for about 5 minutes at 350.