Ultimate Brownies If you like real chocately chewie brownies, this is a winner: Sweet Tooth 3/4 c cocoa powder 3/4 c shortening 2-1/4 c sugar 4 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1-1/4 c flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 c chopped walnuts or pecans 1 chocolate bar (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan. Melt shortening in a large saucepan over low heat, then stir in cocoa. Remove from heat. Mix in sugar and vanilla then mix in eggs one at a time. Stir in remaining ingredients stir in nuts. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into 2x2" squares. Keywords: Dessert, Easy, American, Chocolate, Brownies/Bars ( RG144 )