Disgustingly Rich Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. cocoa
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 sticks (1 c.) butter
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
shortening

Preparation

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, a bowl, an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan and an oven.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0, then smear the inside of the pan with shortening.