1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. chopped nuts

Melt butter in saucepan (or microwave in bowl). Add the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Stir in 1 cup chopped nuts. Turn into greased 9 x 13 inch pan and bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Frost immediately and cool slightly before cutting.

FROSTING:

1/4 c. butter
2 tbsp. cocoa
3 tbsp. milk
1/2 lb. (approximately 2 c.) powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. nuts

Bring butter, cocoa and milk to a full boil. Remove from heat. Add powdered sugar and beat until thick. Add vanilla and nuts. Immediately after removing brownies from oven, cover with frosting.