Best Ever Brownies
["2/3 c. shortening", "2/3 c. cocoa", "2 c. sugar", "1/2 c. milk", "1 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "4 eggs, beaten", "2 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Heat shortening and cocoa until melted.", "Stir in sugar and milk and bring to a boil.", "Remove from heat and add flour, salt, eggs and vanilla.", "Stir quickly until blended.", "Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes."]
["shortening", "cocoa", "sugar", "milk", "flour", "salt", "eggs", "vanilla", "nuts"]