Mom's Homemade Chocolate Brownies

This is a regular ovulation treat.

Beat well:
2 squares butter, melted
2 c sugar
1 t vanilla

Add:
4 beaten eggs

Combine all with:
1 1/2 c flour
1/2 c cocoa
1 t salt
1 c chopped nuts, optional

For frosting, beat together:
8 T softened butter
2 2/3 c confectioners sugar
1/2 c cocoa
1 1/2 t vanilla
1/4 c milk

Pour into a greased 13"x 9" pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until done. Cool. Frost.