1 cup butter softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (16 oz) can chocolate syrup
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 11x15-inch baking pan and lightly dust with flour, shaking out excess.

In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter. with sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Bake for about 30 minutes, or until done.

Frost while still warm.

Frosting:

6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Combine butter, milk and sugar; boil for 1-2 minutes. Add chocolate chips and beat until all the chocolate chips are melted and the frosting is smooth. Spread over brownies.