Butterscotch Toffee Brownies and Sundaes

Last week I came across an out-of-date package of brownie mix in the pantry and wondered if the leavening in it might still have enough "umph"  to create brownies. The "best if used by date" was in November, so I knew I was running a risk of creating some very flat brownies. Thankfully, that wasn't the case and they baked just fine. After tasting the brownies with the add-ins, the idea came to mind that these brownies could make the foundation for a tasty sundae. The brownies are yummy on their own, but with the addition of a scoop of vanilla ice cream, some butterscotch topping, whipped cream and toffee bits, these brownies become a very rich sundae. Blessings...

Recipe:

1 box brownie mix, I used Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownies
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup toffee bits
3/4 cup butterscotch chips

1. Prepare brownies according to package directions using two eggs.
2. Combine the pecans, toffee bits and butterscotch chips in a bowl. Measure out 1 cup and stir into the brownie mix. Pour batter into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Smooth surface and sprinkle on the remaining 1 cup of pecan mixture.
3. Bake the brownies according to the package directions. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Yield: 36 brownies
149 calories each

Sundaes: Place two brownies on a plate or cut the brownies into larger serving pieces. Top with vanilla ice cream, butterscotch ice cream topping, some whipped cream and a sprinkle of toffee bits.