Butterscotch Brownies with Brown Sugar Butter Icing

Courtesy of Pastry Queen Parties by Rebecca Rather and Alison Oresman/Ten Speed Press

Butterscotch Brownies with Brown Sugar Butter Icing

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    Ingredients

    1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
    3 cups firmly packed golden brown sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (for icing)
    4 large eggs 2 cups firmly packed golden brown sugar (for icing)
    1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
    3 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup half-and-half
    1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    1 teaspoon kosher salt

    directions

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      TO MAKE THE BROWNIES: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a half-sheet (13 by 18-inch) pan with aluminum foil and grease with butter or cooking spray. Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the 1 cup butter and the 3 cups brown sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and 1 tablespoon vanilla and continue beating for another minute. In a bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture on low speed until incorporated. Stir in the pecans. Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake until the bars are set and slightly puffed, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely before icing.

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      TO MAKE THE ICING: In a saucepan set over medium heat, melt the 1 cup butter and 2 cups brown sugar. Once the mixture is lightly bubbling, decrease the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 more minutes; set aside. Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the powdered sugar, half-andhalf, and vanilla on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Add the melted butter mixture and beat until combined. Pour over the cooled brownies and spread evenly. Let the brownies sit for about 30 minutes to allow the icing to firm up before cutting into squares.

    notes

    DO IT EARLY
    Left uncut in the pan, the bars will keep at room temperature, covered, for up to 3 days. Cut them the day you’ll serve them. Once cut, they can be wrapped and frozen for up to 3 weeks.

    TIP
    For an old-fashioned look that doubles as brownie holder and sticky finger protector, wrap each brownie in parchment paper halfway up. For an attractive presentation, stack them overlapping and at an angle on a serving tray.

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