Cocoa Brownies Supreme - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
1 c. cocoa
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. nuts (optional)
1 c. chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation

Cream together shortening and sugar.
Add vanilla and eggs. Add cocoa and mix thoroughly.
Mix dry ingredients together and add to other mixture.
Stir until just incorporated.
Spread in greased 9 X 13 inch pan.
Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes.