9 tbsp. cocoa
3 c. sugar (brown or white)
1 stick butter
8 tbsp. shortening
4 eggs
2 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. nuts (optional)
2 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients. Pour into a glass casserole dish (9 x 13 inch). Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes.

ICING:

3/4 c. butter
3 tbsp. Hershey cocoa
3 c. powdered sugar
5 tbsp. canned milk (evaporated)
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients and heat until mixed. Warm icing can be spread on brownies while still warm. The icing will set. You may want to cut down on the butter.