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PECAN CHIP P
PECAN CHI

BUTTERMILK BROWNIE
BUTTERMILK BROWNIES S

his is possibly the Vegetable oil for misting
easiest and the the pan
1 package (19.8 ounces)
most basic brownie
brownie mix
in this chapter, and when you
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted
read it, you will wonder why I both- butter, melted
1 ⁄3 cup buttermilk
ered to write such a simple recipe.
2 large eggs
When you taste them, you’ll see
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
that the secret is in the chips and 1 ⁄2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

nuts that are sprinkled on top 1 ⁄2 cup finely chopped pecans
before baking. The chips melt nicely

and the pecans toast lightly. My
R
son, John, eats these still frozen,
the Cake Mix Doctor says
whereas his sisters, Kathleen and
Litton, reheat them for 10 to 15 sec-
You can use a larger package of
onds in the microwave and then brownie mix—21 to 21.5 ounces—
in this recipe. It may need a few
spoon vanilla ice cream on top.
tablespoons more buttermilk but
otherwise will substitute well. And
it may take 2 to 3 minutes longer to
MAKES: 24 SQUARES
bake.The success lies in taking care
PREPARATION TIME: 7 MINUTES
not to overbake these brownies.
BAKING TIME: 20 TO 25 MINUTES