Fudge Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. margarine or butter
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 c. sugar
2/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 c. chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease bottom only of 8 x 8 x 2-inch square pan with shortening.
Heat margarine and 1 cup chocolate chips in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until melted; remove from heat.
Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
Add to pan along with egg and vanilla.
Stir with large spoon until smooth.
Stir in nuts and chips; spread in pan with rubber spatula.
Bake until center is set, about 30 minutes.
Let cool completely, then cut into squares.
Store tightly covered.