• Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla. Add cocoa and flour. Mix batter until smooth.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350° in a greased 9x13 pan. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

For the Frosting

• Use an electric hand mixer to blend butter until smooth; carefully add powdered sugar and mix.
• Add milk, salt, and almond extract. Spread over cooled brownies, cut, and serve.