3/4 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. butter, melted and divided
1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 x 13 x 2 inch pan. In a medium bowl combine cocoa and baking soda. Blend in 1/3 melted butter. Add boiling water; stir well until mixture thickens. Stir in eggs and remaining 1/3 cup of butter; stir until smooth. Add flour, vanilla and salt; blend completely. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 35-40 minutes. Cool completely and frost.

ICING:

6 tbsp. butter, softened
1/2 c. cocoa
2 2/3 c. confectioners' sugar
1/3 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix. Makes about 3 dozen.