Oat 'n' Crunch Brownies

1 (21 1/2 ounce) package fudge brownie mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3/4 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces (the multi-colored ones)

Grease bottom of a 13 x 9-inch pan. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions; spoon into prepared pan.

Combine pecans, oats, brown sugar and, if desired, cinnamon; stir in butter. Stir in candy. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Let cool, and cut into squares.