Brownies

3 C. flour
4 C. sugar
1 C. cocoa
4 cubes margarine
2 tsp. salt
8 eggs
4 tsp. vanilla
1/2 to 1 C. nuts

Combine flour and cocoa first. Mix all ingredients together by hand for three minutes. Spread in large greased cookie sheet. Bake 350 degrees 30-35 minutes.

frosting:
1 cube margarine
3 1/2 to 4 C. powdered sugar and 1/2 C. cocoa (mixed together)
1/3 C. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Soften margarine in mixing bowl. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk. Whip after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Adjust amount of milk for desired consistency. This makes enough to cover a large cookie sheet.

Notes: like with any other brownies, you don't want to over mix the ingredients. I usually set the margarine and eggs out long before so they become room temperature. These brownies are very rich. Don't expect them to have the same taste or texture as brownies from a mix. The recipe makes a large amount which is nice for big gatherings since a little goes a long way. You can add the nuts to the batter, put them on top of the frosting or leave them out all together if you like.