Brownies
["1 c. shortening", "2 c. sugar", "4 eggs", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/2 c. flour", "8 Tbsp. cocoa", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. nuts (optional)"]
["Mix shortening, sugar and eggs together.", "Add cocoa, flour and salt; mix well.", "Add vanilla and nuts.", "Bake in greased 9 x 13-inch pan at 350\u00b0."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "cocoa", "salt", "nuts"]