Marshmallow Brownies

Back when I was having babies, shortly after one of our children were born we would have the "aunt invasion". It consisted of Jeff's mom, grandma and aunts.  It was a time that I looked forward to because that gave me a chance to show off my new baby but they also came bearing gifts and food.  :)  This recipe is for the brownies that Grandma Jansen would bring on this particular occasion.  I look forward to the day when I can be the aunt going to my nieces and nephews house after they have had a baby.  :)

2 T. cocoa
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/3 c. butter
1/4 t. soda
1 t. vanilla
1 c. nuts
3/4 c. flour
1/4 t. salt

Mix and beat thoroughly.  Pour into a greased 9x9 or 8x11 pan.  Bake at 350 degrees 15-25 minutes.  Remove from oven and cover entire top with mini marshmallows.  Return to oven for 3 minutes, until soft and puffy.  Cool and frost with chocolate frosting (recipe below).

Chocolate Frosting
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
1 T. cocoa
4 T. butter

When it boils for 1 minute, beat with mixer into 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar.