Christy's Brownies

2 cubes butter
2 c. sugar
2/3 c. cocoa
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1 t. vanilla
1 c. nuts (optional)

Melt butter and mix with sugar.  Add cocoa and eggs and blend well.  Add remaining ingredients and blend well.  Bake in greased 9x13 pan at 350 for 28 minutes.

Frosting:
1 cube soft butter
4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
1 T. vanilla
1/8 c. milk (add just enough for consistency)