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Brownies, Mrs. Fields' Pecan Pie (P, TNT)
Source: Unknown
Yield: 24

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp. molasses
2 tbsp. dark corn syrup
2 egg yolks, beaten
1-1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cups pecan pieces
16 pecan halves
1 tbsp. dark corn syrup (for pecan halves)

Mix pecan halves with 1 tablespoon of dark corn syrup and set aside.

Beat shortening with brown sugar until creamy. Add molasses, 2 tablepoons dark corn syrup, and pecan pieces, blend. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.

Measure flour, add baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

To batter slowly mix in dry ingredients until all ingredients are blended well.

Place in a 8"x8" greased baking pan. Top batter with arranged pecan halves that have been mixed with the dark corn syrup.

Place baking pan in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. (if glass baking dish is used bake at 325°F for 25-30 minutes)

Poster's Notes:
These are some unusual brownies, they do not have chocolate in them. They taste like pecan pie.

Posted by Jo

Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A