Apple Brownies
["1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "2 eggs, beaten", "1 c. flour, sifted", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 1/2 c. grated apple", "1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Melt shortening and beat in sugar and vanilla.", "Stir in eggs. Sift dry ingredients and mix them in.", "Stir in apples and nuts. Spread in greased 9-inch square pan.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.", "Cut while warm in 2-inch squares.", "Makes about 16 brownies."]
["shortening", "sugar", "vanilla", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "cinnamon", "apple", "nuts"]