Chocolate Brownies

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 4 unsweetened chocolate squares
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup nuts

Recipe

• 1 melt chocolate and shortening in microwave, checking every 30 seconds to see if the shortening is melted. do not let chocolate burn. stir until chocolate is completely melted. stir in sugar. cool chocolate mixture until lukewarm. add eggs and mix well. add flour and nuts if using, and stir until well blended. spread into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. bake at 350f for 30 to 35 minutes. do not overbake. score top of brownies a few minutes after you remove them from the oven. don't cut all the way through the brownie until they are completely cool.