1 1/2 c. butter
3 c. sugar
6 eggs
3/4 c. cocoa
2 1/4 c. flour
3 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, then add dry ingredients. Add vanilla and nuts. Bake in large cookie sheet with rim 11"x17" (or cake pan that size) at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool and add First Frosting: Cream 1/2 cup butter. Beat in 4 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding powder and 6 tablespoons milk. Beat in 2 cups powdered sugar. Spread on cooled brownies. Set aside to harden slightly.

SECOND FROSTING:

3 tbsp. melted butter
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. powdered sugar
Dash of salt

Mix in mixer and spread on top of first frosting. If too thick add a few more drops milk. Makes a big batch.