PECAN PIE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

• 2 boxes chocolate brownie mix
• 3 eggs
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ¾ cup light corn syrup
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 3 cups pecan pieces

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray 9 x 13-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. Prepare brownies according to box instructions. Pour into pan and place in oven. Set timer for 35 minutes.

While brownies are baking, prepare the pecan topping: whisk the eggs, salt, vanilla extract, brown sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter until combined. Gently mix in the pecan pieces.

At 35 minutes, check the brownies with a fork. If they are mostly done and just slightly under-baked in the center, it’s time to add the pecan topping (they may need a few more minutes, depending on the brownie mix). Carefully pour and spread topping evenly over the brownie layer. Bake for an additional 25-35 minutes or until set. Let cool completely for at least 2 hours or chill in fridge before cutting and serving. Top off with vanilla ice cream and/or drizzled caramel.