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Texas Brownies

Melt together: 1 cup butter
                        3 Tbl. cocoa powder
                        1 cup water

          Bring to a boil and set aside.

Sift together: 2 cups flour
                      2 cups sugar
                      1 tsp. baking soda

           Pour hot mixture into dry ingredients.

Then add: 1/2 cup buttermilk
                  2 eggs
                  1 tsp. vanilla extract

           Mix well and pour into a large cookie sheet. Bake for 18-20 min at 350°.

Frosting:

1/2 cup butter
3 Tbl. cocoa powder
6 Tbl. buttermilk

Melt together and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Beat 4-5 cups powdered sugar into mixture. Put IMMEDIATELY on warm cake. Top with nuts, optional.

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