Frosted Chocolate Chip Brownies

By Addie

These moist, cake-like brownies are so chocolaty-good that they'll go fast at any get-together. The sour cream ifrosting gives these yummy squares a little tang that makes them seem special. —Conni Poto, North Canton, Ohio

Ingredients

• BROWNIES:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 can (16 ounces) chocolate syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped nuts
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• CHOCOLATE SOUR CREAM FROSTING:
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate syrup and vanilla. Gradually add flour. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
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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 confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost brownies. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 1 dozen.

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REVIEWS:

Soooo yummy with the sour cream frosting. A hit with my students!

Great recipe! A big hit at work and at church. Very moist and chocolatey. The icing adds a great flavor. Thank you!