Brownies Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chopped mixed nuts (walnuts and/or peanuts)
  
  FROSTING:

• 3 tbsp butter softened
• 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

HOW TO PREPARE BROWNIES:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a baking pan.
• Combine melted butter and sugar. Mix thoroughly.
• Add the eggs. Mix until smooth. 
• Add the salt, baking soda, cocoa, flour and vanilla.
• Stir in chopped nuts.
• Pour batter into lightly greased pan. 
• Bake for 20-25 minutes. 
• Remove from oven. 
• Make the frosting.
• Beat butter in medium bowl. 
• Add powdered sugar and cocoa alternately with milk, beating to spreading consistency. 
• Stir in vanilla until smooth. 
• Spread the icing on the brownies while the brownies are still slightly warm. 
• Top with chopped peanuts.