2 c sugar
2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 sticks butter
4 tbsp cocoa
1 c water
1/2 c buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp Vanilla

Frosting:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp Cocoa
1/2 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 c nuts

Mix 2 c sugar and 2 c flour and 1 tsp. baking soda-set aside. Melt 2 sticks butter, add 4 Tbsp cocoa and 1 c water in a saucepan and bring to a boil and boil for a few minutes. Pour over dry ingredients and add the 1/2 c buttermilk, 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla. Mix together until blended. Pour into a 11 x 17 greased pan.

Bake in 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Melt 1 stick butter, 4 Tbsp cocoa, 1/2 c buttermilk. Bring to a boil. Add 1 tsp vanilla, 1 lb powdered sugar and 1 c nuts. Mix together and pour over top of brownies when finished baking. Put in refrigerator over night. Cut into 2 inch squares.