What does the cryptic crossword clue "Brownies bring food items about eleven (6)" mean?

The definition is "Brownies". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). XI (synonym="Roman numerals for eleven") in PIES (synonym="food items") = PIXIES; definition: "Brownies" The answer is PIXIES.

Brownies bring food items about eleven (6)

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