Best Brownies I Know

Directions

1. 1
   Melt over hot (not boiling) water the chocolate morsels with shortening; set aside.
2. 2
   Stir together and set aside flour, baking powder and salt.
3. 3
   Beat until thick the eggs and sugar.
4. 4
   Add flour mixture, chocolate mixture and vanilla.
5. 5
   Blend.
6. 6
   Pour into 8-inch square, greased, wax paper lined pan.
7. 7
   Sprinkle chopped nuts over top.
8. 8
   Bake at 375° for 25 minutes.
9. 9
   Yields 16 (2-inch) squares. Allow to cool before cutting.