Amy explains, "I call them Iowa brownies because they are a spin on a recipe that came from one of my aunts in Iowa. My mom is originally from Iowa and most of her siblings and relatives still live there. The movie Field of Dreams was actually filmed on part of my aunt and uncle's farm. Anytime we went to Iowa, there was always a new food to try. Cooking was and still is a big part of our family and since this originated from an Iowa relative, they were just called Iowa Brownies."

Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter and COCOA POWDER. Cook over medium-high heat until boiling. Set aside to cool. In a mixing bowl, mix together the sour cream and eggs. Add the cooled cocoa mixture and mix well. Add the dry ingredients. Beat together until smooth. Pour into a greased 9x13 jelly roll pan. Do NOT flour the pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. When done they won't be firm but more cake-like and will spring back when lightly touched. Let cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting: Cream the butter until fluffy and then add the powdered sugar cup by cup alternating with 2 TB. of milk and 1 TB. of cocoa until all of the ingredients are added and the mixture is smooth. Spread the frosting on the brownies after they have been cooled.

Prep. time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 25-30 minutes
Serves: 24

Nutritional Information:
Servings 24; Serving Size 1 brownie (83g); Calories 290; Calories from fat 120; Total fat 13g; Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 240mg; Carbohydrate 42g; Dietary Fiber <1g; Protein 2g.