SWISS CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

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When our two grown children were at home, I baked these brownies often. These days, I make them for big occasions-everyone thinks that they're quite nice. As a bonus, they're a good way to use up leftover sour cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
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
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
ICING:
1/2 cup butter
1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
5 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water, butter and chocolate to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; cool. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add chocolate mixture and mix. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla; mix. Fold in walnuts. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until brownies test done. Cool for 10 minutes. , For icing, melt butter and chocolate. Place in a bowl; mix in 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar. Add milk, vanilla and remaining sugar; beat until smooth. Spread over warm brownies.

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