BLONDE BROWNIES WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING RECIPE

Rich brown sugar frosting slathered on rich vanilla bars, yummy!

Prep Time    : 20  mins

Total Time    : 1 hour 30 mins

Servings      : 36

INGREDIENTS

Brownies

·         1 cup granulated sugar

·         ½ cup packed brown sugar

·         ½ cup butter (do not use margarine), softened

·         1 teaspoon vanilla

·         2 eggs

·         1 ½ cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

·         1 teaspoon baking powder

·         ½ teaspoon salt

Frosting

·         1/3 cup butter (do not use margarine)

·         2/3 cup packed brown sugar

·         3 tablespoons milk

·         2 cups powdered sugar

·         ½ teaspoon vanilla

·         ½ cup chopped pecans

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, spread batter evenly.

2.  Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.

3.  In 2-quart saucepan, melt 1/3 cup butter over low heat. Stir in 2/3 cup brown sugar; cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in milk; cook until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well with spoon after each addition, until smooth and spreadable. If necessary, add more milk, a few drops at a time. Spread frosting over brownies. Immediately sprinkle with pecans. For brownies, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Recipe from bettycrocker.com

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