Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 eggs1 milk chocolate candy bar (7 ounces), melted3 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups chopped pecansFROSTING:5 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup milk1 cup butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extractBaking cocoa
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in
chocolate and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended. Stir in pecans.
Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is set and edges pull away from pan. Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine flour and milk,. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool completely.
In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add milk mixture; beat for 5 minutes or until fluffy. Frost brownies; dust with cocoa. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
