Isaacs' Home Recipes Main Dessert Recipes Frosted Chocolate Chip Brownies

Frosted Chocolate Chip Brownies

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 can (16 oz) chocolate syrup
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup flour
1 cup (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts

Frosting:
1 cup (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sour cream
2-1/4 cups powdered sugar

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in chocolate syrup and vanilla.
Stir in the flour, chocolate chips and nuts.
Pour into a greased 13x9x2" baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near
the center comes out clean.
Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter;
stir until smooth.
Cool for 5 minutes.
Whisk in sour cream.
Gradually stir in powdered sugar until smooth.
Frost brownies.
Cut into bars.
Store in the refrigerator.
 
*1 dozen

(Taste of Home - October/November 2007)