Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease baking pan (9 x 13-inch).
3. 3
   Melt chocolate and shortening in large saucepan over low heat.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Mix in sugar, eggs and vanilla.
6. 6
   Stir in remaining ingredients.
7. 7
   Spread into pan.
8. 8
   Bake 30 minutes or until brownies pull away from pan.
9. 9
   Do not overbake.
10. 10
    Cool.
11. 11
    Cut into bars.
12. 12
    If desired, before cutting, spread with chocolate frosting.