Blonde Brownies with Brown Sugar Frosting

Name: Blonde Brownies with Brown Sugar Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 36
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine), softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup butter (do not use margarine); 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons milk; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

20 Minutes Prep1 Hour 30 Minutes Total
36 Servings
150 Calories per Serving

Rich brown sugar frosting slathered on rich vanilla bars - yum.

Ingredient List

Brownies

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine), softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Frosting

1/3 cup butter (do not use margarine)
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

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

Tips

Toast the nuts for added richness and flavor.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 6g 9%, Saturated Fat 2 1/2g 12%, Cholesterol 25mg 8%, Sodium 80mg 3%, Potassium 45mg 1%, Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 2%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 0%, Thiamin 4%, Riboflavin 2%, Niacin 0%, Vitamin B6 0%, Folic Acid 2%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 0%, Phosphorus 2%, Magnesium 0%, Zinc 0%, Selenium 4%, Copper 2%, Manganese 6%

Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)

Calories 150, Calories from Fat 50, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 1/2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1/2g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 19g, Protein 1g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 30g, Carbohydrate Choice 1 1/2, Starch 1/2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1