Jim's Brownies

Directions

Cream butter until soft and fluffy; gradually beat in sugar; creaming well.

Add eggs, one at a time, and melted chocolate, mixing thoroughly.

Add vanilla.

Gradually beat in flour which has been sifted.

Stir in chopped nuts. (walnuts are also good).

Turn batter into a greased jelly-roll pan.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃). degrees for 25 minutes.

Mix all ingredients for icing together in a bowl.

When brownies are cool, spread with chocolate icing.

Variation: Brownies made in blender: Place eggs, vanilla, soft butter, sugar and melted chocolate in blender container, cover, switch on the motor, and blend until smooth, using a rubber spapula in the top of the mixture.

Pour over flour in a pan, stir; add nuts, and bake.