Brownies from Heaven

from the kitchen of Linda

1 c butter, softened
2 c sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 c flour
1/2 c baking cocoa
1 c chopped walnuts

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Beat in vanilla.  Combine flour and cocoa; add to creamed mixture just until combined.  Stir in walnuts.  Spread into an ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.  Bake at 350 for 23-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean,  Cool on a wire rack.

Frosting:
1/2 c butter, softened
3 1/2 c powdered sugar
1/3 c baking cocoa
1/4 c milk
1 tsp vanilla

In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy.  Beat in powdered sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth.  Spread over brownies.  Cut into bars.