Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
4 oz. sq. baking chocolate
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Melt shortening and chocolate over low heat.
Remove from heat.
Add sugar and stir well.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each egg.
Add remaining ingredients.
This is made in the saucepan, beating with a spoon.
Grease and flour 13 x 9-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.