Chocolate Nut Brownies

Name: Chocolate Nut Brownies
Ingredients: 2/3 c. shortening; 2 c. sugar; 4 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa; 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. nuts, divided

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts, divided

Directions

1

In mixing bowl, beat shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla just until smooth.
2

Combine dry ingredients; stir into batter.
3

Fold in half the nuts.
4

Spread into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Sprinkle remaining nuts on top.
5

Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes, or until brownies pull away from the sides of the pan. Cool on wire rack.
6

Cut into squares.
7

Yields 2 dozen.