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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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Margaret Jelinek, Wrentham, Massachusetts Ingredients:
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 cups sugar |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, for frosting, place confectioner's sugar in a large bowl; set aside.
4. 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. Yield: about 3 dozen.
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