Brownie Mix

Name: Brownie Mix
Ingredients: 6 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 4 teaspoons salt; 8 cups sugar; 1 can (8 ounces) baking cocoa; 2 cups shortening; 2-1/2 cups Brownie Mix; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional; Confectioners' sugar, optional

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons salt
8 cups sugar
1 can (8 ounces) baking cocoa
2 cups shortening
2-1/2 cups Brownie Mix
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until evenly distributed. Store in a large airtight container in cupboard. Keeps 10-12 weeks. Yield: about 17 cups of mix.
2

To prepare brownies: In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Beat with spoon until smooth. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until top tests done. Cut into squares while still warm. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.