Praline Iced Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Make the Brownies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 13- by 9-inch metal baking pan with foil; grease foil.
2. 2
   In heavy 3-quart saucepan over low heat, melt margarine or butter and chocolates, stirring frequently.
3. 3
   Remove saucepan from heat.
4. 4
   With wire whisk, beat in sugar, then eggs, until well blended.
5. 5
   Stir in vanilla, salt, then flour just until blended.
6. 6
   Spread batter evenly in pan.
7. 7
   Bake 35 minutes (toothpick inserted in brownies will not come out clean).
8. 8
   Cool brownies in pan on wire rack.
9. 9
   If not using brownies within 1 day, cover cooled brownies with foil and refrigerate or freeze for longer storage.
10. 10
    Prepare Praline Topping: In 2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, heat margarine or butter and brown sugar, until mixture melts and bubbles, about 5 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove saucepan from heat.
12. 12
    With wire whisk, beat in bourbon (or substitute), then confectioners' sugar, until mixture is smooth.
13. 13
    With metal spatula, spread topping over room-temperature brownies; sprinkle with pecans.
14. 14
    Cut brownies lengthwise into 8 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 8 pieces.