Mississippi Mud Brownies

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13x9 inch pan and set aside.

Step 2: Combine 4 squares of chocolate and 1 cup butter in a large saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring until chocolate and butter melt. Remove from heat.

Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups sugar, flour, and salt. Add to the melted chocolate mixture. Add the eggs and pecans, stir until blended.

Step 4: Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 5: While the brownies are baking, combine the 2 squares of chocolate, milk and 1/2 cup butter in a heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring often, until chocolate and butter melt. Remove from heat and transfer to a medium bowl.

Step 6: Stir in the vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed of an electric mixer until frosting is smooth.

Step 7: When the brownies come out of the oven, sprinkle marshmallows evenly over the warm brownies. Quickly pour frosting over the marshmallows, spreading evenly.

Step 8: Let cool and cut into bars. Makes two dozen brownies.