Ingredients
1-1/4 cups butter, softened4 cups sugar8 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups baking cocoa1 teaspoon salt2 cups chopped walnutsICING:1/2 cup butter, cubed1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate3 cups confectioners’ sugar5 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractAdditional chopped walnuts, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, two at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, for icing, melt butter and chocolate. Transfer to a large bowl. Add half of the confectioners’ sugar; mix well.
Beat in the milk, vanilla and remaining sugar until smooth. Spread over warm brownies. Sprinkle with nuts if desired.
