Blonde Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts
2/3 c. melted shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt and set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix shortening (if vegetable shortening is used, add 2 tablespoons hot water) and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla.
Add flour mixture to shortening mixture, a small amount at a time.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
Do not overbake.