Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. margarine
2/3 c. unsweetened baking cocoa
2 c. sugar
4 eggs (unbeaten)
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Melt shortening in large saucepan over low heat.
Remove from heat.
Stir in cocoa and sugar.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one.
Add vanilla, flour, baking powder and and salt.
Beat well.
Add 1 cup chopped nuts (if desired).
Turn into greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes.
Cool and cut into squares.