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Special equipment: candy thermometer
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 9-inch pan.
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Sift together flour and baking powder.
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Set aside
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In a small bowl, beat together eggs and vanilla extract.
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Set aside.
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In a saucepan, melt the 1/4 pound of butter over medium-high heat.
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Add water and bring to a boil.
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Stir in the sugar, bring back to a boil, then add chocolate chunks*.
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Whisk to combine well.
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*Cook's Note: Since butter mixture is so hot, the chocolate will melt rapidly.
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Pour into a large bowl and allow to cool.
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Add eggs and vanilla to the chocolate mixture and blend together using a hand-held blender.
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Add the flour mixture and blend until combined.
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Fold in pralines and chocolate chips.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes.
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Once done, remove from the oven and allow brownies to cool before adding topping.
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When brownies and topping have cooled, completely frost brownies, cut into squares and serve.
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A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
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Topping:
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*Cook's Note: Constantly stir and pay attention to temperature in order for the topping to come out well.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, add sugar, butter and milk.
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Stir with a wooden spoon for about 20 minutes or until mixture registers 224 degrees F on candy thermometer.
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Immediately turn off the heat once it reaches the temperature.
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Fold in pecans.
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Allow to cool, about 30 minutes.
