Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and sour cream. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and mix well after each addition.
  • Spread into a greased
  • . Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cream butter, confectioners' sugar and cocoa until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in milk until smooth. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Spread over warm brownies. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Cover and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw and cut into bars.