Chocolate Walnut Brownies

Ingredients

FOR THE BROWNIES:
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
FOR THE ICING:
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
• 5 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

BROWNIES:
1. In a saucepan, bring water, butter and chocolate to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; cool.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add chocolate mixture and mix. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla; mix. Fold in walnuts.
3. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until brownies test done. Cool for 10 minutes.
ICING:
4. For icing, melt butter and chocolate. Place in a bowl; mix in 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar. Add milk, vanilla and remaining sugar; beat until smooth. Spread over warm brownies.