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Dorothy’s Brownies

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Eggs, Grains 1 Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 c Flour
2 c Sugar
1/2 c Plus 2 tbsp. cocoa
1 ts Salt
1 c Liquid shortening
4 Eggs
2 ts Vanilla
1 c Nuts; chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Beat 3 minutes. Pour into greased 9 X 13 pan Bake at 350 degrees for 30
minutes.
Note: I sprinkle powdered sugar on them while they are still warm. It's
best to let them cool before cutting them.
Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter  by jernst@cp-tel.net
(Janet Ernst) on Sep 15, 1997

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