Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°.
2. 2
   Grease 8 x 8-inch pan.
3. 3
   Melt chocolate with shortening.
4. 4
   Stir until smooth.
5. 5
   Set aside to cool.
6. 6
   Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
7. 7
   Beat eggs with sugar until thick.
8. 8
   Add flour mixture, chocolate mixture and vanilla to egg mixture.
9. 9
   Turn into pan; top with nuts (if desired, half of nuts can be added to batter).
10. 10
    Bake for 25 minutes or until done.
11. 11
    Cool in pan; cut.
12. 12
    Makes 16 squares.