Cajun Brownies Recipes

BAYOU BROWNIES

Steps:

• Combine pecans, butter, 1 egg and cake mix.
• Stir until well blended.
• Press into the bottom of a lightly greased 13X9 inch pan.
• Set aside.
• Combine remaining 2 eggs, cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl.
• Beat at medium speed until smooth.
• Pour cream cheese mixture over cake mix layer.
• Bake at 325 for 40 minutes or until cheese mixture is set.
• Let cool completely in pan on wire rack.

CAJUN BROWNIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix cake mix, pecans, butter and 1 egg by hand. Press into a 13 x 9 inch pan. Put aside. Mix cream cheese, powder sugar, 2 eggs with mixer. Spread over first mixture. Bake at 325 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool and cut into bars.

BOURBON BROWNIES W/PRALINE ICING

Steps:

• BROWNIES:.
• In large saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, and water. Cook, over medium heat, until just boiling. Add chocolate chips, and stir until melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
• Stir in the eggs, bourbon, and vanilla, and beat lightly. Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt and pecans and mix well.
• Spread the batter into prepared 8x8 baking dish. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes and cool in the pan. Top with Praline Icing.
• PRALINE ICING:.
• In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, bring the first 3 ingredients to a boil. Boil for one minute, whisking constantly.
• Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and almond extract until smooth. Add pecans and continue to stir for about 3 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken.
• Pour onto cooled brownies. Makes 1 1/2 cups.