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To make the brownies, preheat oven to 325F and butter a 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 2-inch baking pan.
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In a small saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate over low heat; cool.
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Onto a piece of waxed paper, sift the flour and salt, then toss with the nuts.
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In a large bowl, with a mixer at high speed, beat the eggs just until foamy.
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Add the sugar, then the cooled chocolate mixture and vanilla, and beat just until blended.
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Stir in the flour mixture just until it disappears, then spoon into the prepared pan.
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Bake for 35 minutes, or just until set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean.
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Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
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To make the frosting, heat the chocolate, butter, and 1/3 cup of milk in a small saucepan over low heat until chocolate melts, stirring frequently.
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Cool to lukewarm, then pour into a medium bowl.
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Stir in sugar and vanilla.
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Using a mixer, beat at high speed for about 10 minutes, or until thick enough to spread.
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If frosting is too thick to your liking, you can add between 1-3 tablespoons more milk and beat again to desired consistancy.
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Frost completely cooled brownies in pan.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve, then cut into 1-inch chunks and remove from pan.
