1 cup butter
1/2 cup cocoa
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup walnuts chopped
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup cocoa
5 tablespoons milk
3 cups powdered sugar
Melt 1 cup butter (or margarine) and stir in 1/2 cup cocoa. Cool. Beat eggs; gradually add sugar a little at a time. Add vanilla and chocolate mixture. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda; add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Pour into 9x13-inch greased baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 30 minutes, till wooden pick inserted comes out clean. Cool.
Make frosting by melting butter (or margarine) and stirring in cocoa. Add milk and beat in powdered sugar to spreading consistency. Pour and spread over cooled brownies. Frosting will become more firm as it cools. Cut into bars. Makes 2 dozen brownies.
Variation: Brownie Sundaes: For each serving, place an unfrosted brownie on a dessert plate. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzle with chocolate sauce, and add a dollop of whipped cream and a green or red cherry. Garnish with a sprig of holly.