Chocolate Brownie Crunch

                                                                 Cook time: 50 min.

Butter for greasing pan

1 (21 ounce box) brownie mix

3 large eggs

1 cup chopped pecans

10-chocolate-carmel covered wafers

Ganache for brownig topping (follow recipe)

Whipped toppin

Fresh rasberries

chocolate shavings

Makes 4-6 large brownies 

Preheat oven to 350*F

prepare brownies as directed on the box "For Cake Like Brownies"

but add additional 3 eggs

Spread half the batter into an 8x8 in. prepared pan.

Top evenly with the pecans and chocolate caramel covered wafers

Cover with remainder of batter.

Bake for 35-40 min. or until brownies are almost cooked through

Remove brownies from oven, cool completely.

Remove brownies from pan keeping square intact. (place on baking sheet).

Top with ganache whipped toppings, rasberries and chocolate shreddings.

Ganache

2 tablespoon light corn syrup

4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped

1/2 cup heavy creamed, warmed

Mix together syrup and chocolate, pour warm cream over syrup and chocolate

Stir until melted.

Whipped Topping

1 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup confectioners sugar

2 tablespoon cognac

Whip the heavy cream, adding the sugar and cognac