Nicholas' Favorite Disgustingly Rich Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0; then smear the inside of an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan with shortening.
Melt butter over a low heat. Watch it.
It's easy to burn.