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Brownie-Pecan Dessert Squares

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 4 hr 45 min
  • Ingredients 11
  • Servings 15
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Enjoy these delicious brownie squares topped with pecans that are perfect for a dessert.
Updated Aug 17, 2023
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Ingredients

Base

  • 1 pkg. fudge brownie mix
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 eggs

Topping

  • 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces

Filling

  • 1 pint (2 cups) whipping cream
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 2 (3.4-oz.) pkg. instant butterscotch pudding and pie filling mix

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare brownies as directed on package, using oil, 1/4 cup water and eggs. Spread batter evenly in sprayed pan.
  • 2
    Bake at 350°F. for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Melt margarine in small skillet. Stir in brown sugar and 1 teaspoon water. Cook over low heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture is bubbly, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in pecans. Spread evenly on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Cool completely.
  • 4
    In large bowl, combine whipping cream, milk and pudding mix; beat at low speed for 1 minute. Beat at medium speed for 1 minute or until fluffy. Spoon onto cooled brownie base; spread evenly. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours. Crumble pecan topping over each individual serving.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Prepare this dessert ahead, but do not cut or garnish it. Cover it tightly and refrigerate it for up to a day. Store the nut topping at room temperature in a resealable food storage plastic bag or in a tightly covered container.
  • tip 2
    Use the back of a spoon to swirl the filling, or make grooves in it with fork tines.
  • tip 3
    For buffets, cut this dessert into smaller pieces so it's easy for guests to sample.

Nutrition Information

460 Calories, 27g Total Fat, 4g Protein, 49g Total Carbohydrate, 36g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
460
Calories from Fat
240
Total Fat
27g
42%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Cholesterol
75mg
25%
Sodium
330mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
49g
16%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
36g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 2 Fruit; 3 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 5 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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