BROWNIES with CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING

BROWNIES with CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING
recipe from Mary Kate & Kathy Kearney

BROWNIES:

Melt together in a medium saucepan:
2/3 cup butter
4 1oz squares of unsweetened chocolate

let cool slightly then gradually add:
2 cups sugar, stirring well after each addition.

Add one at time stirring well after each: 4 eggs

Add 1 cup flour

Optional: 1 cup walnuts or 1 bag chocolate chips or both!

Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 pan and bake at 325 for 25-30 minutes

Let cool


CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING:

Melt together in a medium saucepan:
3 TBS butter and 1 1oz square of unsweetened chocolate

Add: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 tsp salt

Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes stirring constantly.

Remove from heat

Stir in: 1 tsp vanilla

Let cool

Stir in 2 cups powdered sugar. You may add more sugar if too runny or add a tiny bit of milk if too thick.

Frost the cool brownies, cut and enjoy