Chewy Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Combine chocolate and shortening in saucepan over low heat until melted.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla.
5. 5
   Mix in remaining ingredients. Spread in pan.
6. 6
   Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until brownies begin to pull away from the side.
7. 7
   Do not overbake. Cool slightly. Frost with favorite chocolate frosting.