Zucchini Brownies

2 cups shredded and drained zucchini
2 cups flour
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup nuts (optional)
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
4 Tbs cocoa
1/2 c melted butter or margarine
1 beaten egg

Sift dry ingredients together then add to rest of ingredients. Spread in greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes. Test by touching- it will be moist and sticky. Cool before icing (if you want to ice...).