Fudge Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease the bottom only of a square pan, 8x8x2 inches, with shortening.
3. 3
   Heat margarine and 1 package chocolate chips in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted; remove from heat.
4. 4
   Stir in remaining ingredients except nuts and 1/2 cup chocolate chips real hard with a wooden spoon until smooth.
5. 5
   Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.
6. 6
   Spread in pan with a rubber scraper.
7. 7
   Bake until the center is set, about 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Let brownies cool completely, then cut into 1 3/4x1 1/2-inch brownies.
9. 9
   Store brownies tightly covered.