Brownies

                                                

 Melt together over hot water 
 2 sq. unsweetened chocolate ( 2oz)                                                                                                                                               1/3 c shortening

Beat in
1 c sugar 2 eggs

Sift together and stir in
3/4 c flour  
1/2 t baking powder 
1/2 t salt

Mix in
1/2 c broken nuts

Spread in greased 8 " square pan.
Bake until top has a dull crust. 
A slight imprint will be left when top is touched lightly with finger. 
Cool slightly… then cut into squares.

350° cook for 30 minutes

Betty Crocker cookbook 1965

Brownie Chocolate Frosting

3 T butter

2 T cocoa powder
2 T milk
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 t vanilla
Directions:

1 Melt butter in a small saucepan.
2 Add cocoa and remove pan from heat.
3 Stir in remaining ingredients until smooth.
4 Spread over brownies.If you are adding sprinkles, you have to move very quickly as the frosting cools and the sprinkles will not stick. Simple reheat frosting and apply another thin layer and quickly add sprinkles.

Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/easy-milk-chocolate-frosting-for-brownies-286575?oc=linkback