5 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate
2/3 c. butter
5 eggs
2 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts (your choice

CHOCOLATE FROSTING:

1/4 c. + 2 tbsp. butter
2 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
3 tbsp. cream
3 c. confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tbsp. flavoring, such as creme de menthe, coffee, Amaretto

Melt chocolate and butter in saucepan over low heat or in microwave; set aside.

Combine next 4 ingredients and beat on medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Stir in flour, chopped nuts and chocolate mixture.

Pour batter into a lightly greased 15"x10"x1" jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and frost with chocolate frosting while brownies are warm. Cut into squares. Can top each square with a nut half.

For Frosting: Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; cook until butter and chocolate melt. Remove from heat; stir in sugar and flavoring; beat until smooth.