Frances' Brownies

Name: Frances' Brownies
Ingredients: 1 c. plus 1 Tbsp. vegetable shortening and margarine (1/2 of each); 2 c. granulated sugar; 4 eggs; 1 c. all-purpose flour, sifted; 4 Tbsp. cocoa; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 c. nuts (walnuts or pecans), broken; 1/2 tsp. vanilla

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 c. plus 1 Tbsp. vegetable shortening and margarine (1/2 of each)
2 c. granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
4 Tbsp. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts (walnuts or pecans), broken
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Directions

1

Cream shortening and margarine combination with granulated sugar; add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
2

Mix together the flour, cocoa and salt; add to the creamed mixture and blend well.
3

Add the vanilla; blend and add nuts, blending slightly.
4

Pour into a greased and floured 8 x 8-inch pan.
5

Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
6

Cool completely before cutting.