Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening or butter
8 Tbsp. cocoa
2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. nuts (if desired)
4 eggs

Preparation

Mix sugar and eggs in a large bowl.
Melt shortening or butter on low heat, add cocoa and blend well.
Pour chocolate and vanilla mixture into a bowl with sugar and eggs; mix well.
Gradually add flour until well blended.
Add nuts, if desired.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes.