Connell Family
1/2 c. butter
1/3 c. cocoa
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
2 t. vanilla
1 1/2 c. nuts (optional!)
Cream butter, cocoa and sugar. Add on egg at a time and beat well. Blend in flour, nuts and vanilla. Pour batter into greased 13x9 inch pan. Spread evenly. Bake @ 350* for 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Place marshmallows on. Put back in oven until marshmallows are browned. Frost with Chocolate Frosting.
Chocolate Frosting:
1 oz square chocolate (3 T. cocoa and 1 T. shortening)
3 c. sifted powdered sugar
4 1/2 T. hot water
1 egg
1/2 c. soft butter
1 1/2 t. vanilla
Melt cocoa over stove top. With electric beater, blend in sugar and water. Beat in egg, then butter and vanilla. If thin, place pan/bowl in cold ice water and beat frosting until desired consistency.
