SWISS CHOCOLATE BARS

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
FROSTING:
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup milk
1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pecan halves

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, combine eggs and sour cream. In a small saucepan, cook and stir water, butter and chocolate just until melted. Stir into dry ingredients. Stir in sour cream mixture until well blended. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, for frosting, place confectioner's sugar in a large bowl; set aside. , In a small saucepan combine the butter, milk and chocolate. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Beat into confectioner's sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Let stand for 5 minutes. Spread over warm bars. Top with pecan halves. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

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