Peanut Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Lightly grease a 9 x 9 x 1 3/4-inch pan.
3. 3
   In top of double boiler, melt chocolate and shortening over hot, not boiling, water.
4. 4
   Remove from hot water.
5. 5
   With wooden spoon, beat in sugar, eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
6. 6
   Sift flour with baking powder into chocolate mixture; stir to mix well.
7. 7
   Stir in peanuts.
8. 8
   Turn mixture into prepared pan.
9. 9
   Bake 30 minutes. Let cool.
10. 10
    Cut into squares.