BLACK AND WHITE BROWNIES

BLACK AND WHITE BROWNIES

INGREDIENTS:
1 19-21 oz. pkg. fudge brownie mix
1 10-12 oz. pkg. white baking pieces
1 C semisweet chocolate pieces
1/2 C pecan pieces
1/4 C butter, melted
3 T hot water
2 C sifter powdered sugar
1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 C pecan pieces

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the bottom of a 13X9X2 inch baking pan; set aside. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Stir in half of the white baking pieces, all of the semisweet chocolate pieces and the 1/2 C pecans. Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan. Bake about 30 minutes or until center is set. Sprinkle with the remaining white baking pieces; bake for 1 minute more. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a small bowl combine melted butter and hot water, stir in powdered sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla. Beat by hand until smooth. Spoon over top of brownies. Sprinkle with the 3/4 C pecans. Cool about 1 1/2 hours or until frosting is set. Cut into bars. Makes about 36 brownies.

(Recipe from: Better Homes & Gardens Favorite Bars & Cookies)