Brownies

Name: Brownies
Ingredients: 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate; 1/3 c. shortening or butter; 1 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

9 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1/3 c. shortening or butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350°.
2

Grease 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan.
3

In medium saucepan, melt chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly.
4

Remove from heat.
5

Mix sugar, eggs and vanilla.
6

Stir in remaining ingredients.
7

Spread in pan.
8

Bake until brownies start to pull away from sides of pan, about 30 to 35 minutes.
9

Cool slightly.
10

Cut into 2 x 2-inch squares.