Fudgy Brownies

1 c. (2 sticks) butter or margarine
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. cocoa
4 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour

In a medium saucepan melt butter. Remove from heat and stir in sugar and cocoa. Then add the eggs and vanilla. Beat in flour. Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar. Cut into squares when cool.

Optional mint topping:

3 T. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 T. milk
3/4 tsp peppermint extract
3 drops grren food coloring

Beat well in mixer and spread over cooled brownies.

(Then if you really want them rich, top with chocolate frosting once the mint layer is set!)