Fudge Brownies

These brownies are better than boxed mix. Try it and I am sure this will be your go-to recipe for brownies too!

Fudge Brownies

Yield: 30 servings

INGREDIENTS FOR BROWNIES 
1 1/4 cups butter, softened
4 cups sugar
8 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

INGREDIENTS FOR FROSTING
1/4 cup butter, softened
6 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS FOR BROWNIES
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 the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts, if desired.

Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325°F for 40-45  minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched.

Let cool completely.

DIRECTIONS FOR ICING
Beat all ingredients together with mixer. Add more icing sugar or milk if needed. Spread over cooled brownies.

Cut into squares and enjoy!