Rich Lemon Brownies

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Melt butter and chocolate. in a saucepan or double boiler over simmering water.

Let cool.

Add sugar and eggs, one at a time, to chocolate mixture, mixing well after each addition.

Add flour and vanilla, blending well.

Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until brownies just begin to pull away from sides of pan.

Brownies should still be moist.

To prepare lemon frosting: Melt ¼ cup butter and 1 oz. chocolate. in saucepan or double boiler over simmering water.

Add 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, mixing well.

Add egg, vanilla, and lemon juice, blending well.

Mix in pecans. Frosting will harden as it cools.

If thicker frosting is desired, add more confectioners’ sugar.

Let cool, cover with Lemon Frosting and cut into 1½ x 2 inch bars.