Classic Brownies
The perfect simple dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 6oz package chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup nuts optional
Instructions
- Put the chocolate chips and the shortening in a saucepan and place on low heat; stir until melted.
- Remove and add sugar; mix.
- Add eggs, one at a time, and beat after each.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Add flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add nuts (or other additions) if desired.
- Put in an 8x8 inch (greased) pan and bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
Notes
Double the recipe and it fits in a 9x13 pan.