Zelma's Brownies

BROWNIES                                              Zelma

Cream:

                        2 C. Sugar

                        1 C. vegetable shortening

Add:

                        4 eggs - beat well

                        1 1/ 2 C. flour

                        1/ 2 C. cocoa

                        1 tsp. salt

                        1 tsp. vanilla

Beat all together for 3 minutes

Fold in 1 C. chopped nuts

Pour in greased 9x13 pan.

Bake at 350 for 35 minutes - no longer.

While brownies are still warm ice with:

Melt together:

                        3 Tbsp. boiling water

                        4 Tbsp. oleo

                        1 sq. chocolate

Add:

                        2 C. confectioners sugar

                        1 tsp. vanilla

Beat with electric mixer until smooth and shiny.  Will be rather thin.  Spread on brownies and let cool.  Cut in cubes or squares while still a little warm.