Ilene's Brownies

1 tsp baking powder

2 c sugar

1 tsp salt

1 1/2 cup flour

1 c butter melted

4 eggs mixed

4 sq chocolate melted

2 tsp vanilla

1 c nuts (optional)

Mix dry ingredients together. Add butter, chocolate, and vanilla. Mix on low for 30 seconds. Then add eggs.

Bake at 350 for 25 min

Frosting:

1/4 c butter

2 c powdered sugar

2 t milk

1/2 t vanilla or mint extract

Dark chocolate top:

2 sq choc

2 tbsp butter

Spread frosting on cooled brownies. Pour dark chocolate top over frosting and spread evenly.