Fudge Brownies

• 1-1/4 cups butter, softened
• 4 cups sugar
• 8 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 cups baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 5 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Additional chopped walnuts, optional

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, two 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. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
2. Bake at 325u0b0 for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, for icing, melt butter and chocolate. Transfer to a large bowl. Add half of the confectioners' sugar; mix well.
4. Beat in the milk, vanilla and remaining sugar until smooth. Spread over warm brownies. Sprinkle with nuts if desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fudge-brownies/ (may not work)