2 sticks butter
1/2 c. cocoa
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecans (optional)

ICING:

1/2 c. butter
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 box powdered sugar

Melt butter with cocoa. Add flour, sugar, vanilla, pecans and one egg at a time. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until done.

Icing: Bring cocoa, butter and milk to a boil. Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Pour over cooled brownies.