Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 (19 1/4 ounce) package red velvet cake mix
  • 34 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 12 cups pecans, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) containerprepared cream cheese frosting
  • red jimmie candy sprinkles (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Line 9X13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving 1-inch overhang.
  • Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine cake mix, butter, and eggs in a large bowl.
  • Beat with electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute (mixture will be very thick).
  • Add 1 cup pecans.
  • Beat until just combined, about 15 seconds.
  • Place brownie mixture in pan.
  • Spray finger- tips with cooking spray.
  • Pat batter gently down over entire pan.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out almost clean.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • When completely cool, remove foil with brownies from pan.
  • Spread cream cheese frosting evenly over brownie.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans, and red sprinkles if desired.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours before cutting.
  • Store covered in refrigerator.