Batter-Up Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts (any kind)
1 c. (6 oz. pkg.) chocolate pieces

Preparation

Spoon flour into measuring cup and level off.
Pour onto wax paper.
Add baking powder and salt.
Stir to blend (I use a bowl). Melt shortening in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
Remove; cool slightly.
Add remaining ingredients in order listed.
Mix thoroughly.
Spread in well-greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cool in pan.
Cut into bars.
Yields 3 dozen bars.