Chocolate Frosted Brownies

I got this one from the local newspaper and we liked it! Stir in a cup of chopped nuts in the batter if you like nuts. I included the ingredients for brownies and frosting in one list.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 15
• Yields: 15 brownies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 2  cups sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 8  tablespoons  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4  eggs
• 1  cup shortening
• 4  tablespoons butter, softened
• 3  tablespoons  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2  cups confectioners' sugar
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 4  tablespoons milk

Directions

1. Beat shortening and sugar til light and creamy.
2. Beat in eggs.
3. Stir in flour, salt, and 8 T cocoa powder.
4. Beat well with mixer for 3 minutes.
5. Place in greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes -- do not overbake!
7. For frosting, combine ingredients and beat until creamy with mixer.
8. Spread over hot brownies.
9. Cool & cut.