INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Put all ingredients except the shortening in a large bowl; use a spoon to
mix until uniform.  Cut in shortening using either a pastry blender or your
fingertips until mixture looks like chocolate cornmeal.  Seal tightly in a
plastic bag or jar, label and store at room temperature.
Makes 8 cups of mix; enough for 4 pans of brownies
TO USE: Put 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla or orange extract in a mixing
bowl; beat slightly.  Stir in 4 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
which
has been cooled.  Lightly spoon 2 cupsof the mix into the mixing bowl; do
not
pack the mix when measuring.  Beat well with a spoon to make a somewhat
smooth
batter; stir in 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired.  Spread into a greased
and
floured 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan.  Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 30
to
35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.  Cool
in
pan then cut into squares.
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #153
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 1996 20:21:46 -0600
From: Shirley Jordan <shirleyj@pacificrim.net>
Recipe By     : Make Your Own Groceries - Hartwig

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