Moist Brownies

“I take these brownies to most family gatherings and picnics. My grandchildren really go for them.”

Recipe

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 2 sticks margarine
• 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 cup water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, sour cream, salt, baking soda, and eggs. Bring margarine, cocoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir this into flour mixture until smooth. Pour into a greased and floured 11-by-20-inch jelly roll pan. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes.

Frosting:

• 1 pound powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup walnuts, well chopped
• 1 stick margarine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons milk

Bring margarine, cocoa, and milk to a boil in a medium-size saucepan. Remove from heat, add sugar, vanilla, and nuts, and stir until smooth. Frost evenly over cooled brownies.

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