2 sticks butter or 1 c. buttered flavor Crisco
1/2 c. cocoa
2 c. sugar
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla

Melt butter or Crisco (in microwave for about 1 minute), just to be softened. Mix flour and cocoa together. Blend sugar and butter together. Add eggs and mix well. Add flour, nuts, and vanilla. Mixing well. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Top with icing for brownies.

1 1/2 c. sugar
6 tbsp. butter
6 tbsp. cream
1/2 c. chocolate chips

Mix sugar, butter, and cream and boil for 1 1/2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Remove from stove stirring until all chips have been melted. Put on top of hot brownies, then let cool.