Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Heat chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly until melted.
3. 3
   Remove from heat; mix in sugar, eggs and vanilla.
4. 4
   Stir in remaining ingredients.
5. 5
   Spread in greased pan (8 x 8 x 2-inches).
6. 6
   Bake until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan, 30 to 35 minutes.
7. 7
   Cool slightly. Frost with Chocolate Frosting if desired.