Blonde Brownies with Brown Sugar Frosting

 Rich brown sugar frosting slathered on rich vanilla bars - yum.

Ingredients

Brownies

• 1

  cup granulated sugar
• 1/2

  cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2

  cup butter (do not use margarine), softened
• 1

  teaspoon vanilla
• 2

  eggs
• 1 1/2

  cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 1

  teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2

  teaspoon salt

Frosting

• 1/3

  cup butter (do not use margarine)
• 2/3

  cup packed brown sugar
• 3

  tablespoons milk
• 2

  cups powdered sugar
• 1/2

  teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2

  cup chopped pecans

Steps

1 Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, spread batter evenly.

2 Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.

3 In 2-quart saucepan, melt 1/3 cup butter over low heat. Stir in 2/3 cup brown sugar; cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in milk; cook until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well with spoon after each addition, until smooth and spreadable. If necessary, add more milk, a few drops at a time. Spread frosting over brownies. Immediately sprinkle with pecans. For brownies, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.