Flavorful Fridays

Swiss Chocolate Brownies:

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1-1//2 squares (1-1/2 oz) unsweetened chocolate
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

ICING:
1/2 cup butter
1-1/2 squares (1-1/2 oz) unsweetened chocolate
3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

*In a saucepan, bring water, butter and chocolate to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add chocolate mixture and mix. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla; mix. Fold in walnuts. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.

*For icing, melt butter and chocolate. Place in mixing bowl; mix in 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar. Add milk, vanilla and remaining sugar; beat until smooth. Spread over warm brownies.

Makes about 3 dozen

Enjoy!