Frosted Chocolate Chips Brownies

Frosted Chocolate Chips Brownies

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 can (16 oz.) chocolate syrup
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup flour
1 cup (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup nuts, chopped

Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting
1 cup (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sour cream
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time. Beat well after each addition. Beat in the chocolate syrup and vanilla. Gradually add the flour. Stir in the chocolate chips and the nuts. Pour into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 F for 35-40 or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. For the Frosting: In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and butter. Stir until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. Whisk in the sour cream. Gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar until smoth. Frost the brownies. Cut into the bars. Store in the refrigerator. Makes 1 dozen