1 c. Crisco
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. cocoa
1 c. plain flour
1/2 c. evaporated milk
Dash of salt
1 c. nuts (half in brownies and half in icing)

Mix first 4 ingredients; then add remaining ingredients. Bake in greased 9x13 inch pan at 300 degrees for 25 minutes. Ice as soon as you take from oven.

ICING:

3/4 stick butter
1 box powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 tbsp. cocoa
Enough milk to spread

Sprinkle with half of nuts.