Butterscotch Pecan Brownies |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 96 |
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Starting with my mother's basic brownie, I made up this version as I went along. It tastes just like candy, so you'll want to ct into small squares. Donna Hampton, Warr Acres, Oklahoma Ingredients:
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate |
1/3 cup shortening |
2 eggs |
1 cup sugar |
3/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
filling: |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/4 cup evaporated milk |
3/4 cup marshmallow creme |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 cup chopped pecans |
caramel layer: |
24 caramels |
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream |
topping: |
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips |
1/4 cup butterscotch chips |
1/4 cup chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. In a microwave-safe large bowl, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a small bowl, beat eggs and sugar until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in pecans.
2. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
3. For filling, melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and milk; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; boil and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallow creme and vanilla until smooth. Add pecans. Spread over top of brownies. Chill until set.
4. In a small saucepan, combine caramels and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until melted and smooth; cook and stir 4 minutes longer. Spread over filling. Chill until set.
5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in pecans; spread over caramel layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Remove from the refrigerator 20 minutes before cutting. Cut into 1-in. squares. Yield: about 8 dozen.
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