Butterscotch Brownies
["1/2 c. shortening", "2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed", "2 eggs (unbeaten)", "1 3/4 c. sifted flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. baking powder", "2 tsp. vanilla", "2 Tbsp. water", "1/2 c. chopped walnuts or 1 c. flaked coconut"]
["Melt shortening in saucepan; add sugar and stir until dissolved.", "Cool 2 to 3 minutes.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each.", "Sift flour with salt and baking powder.", "Add to first mixture.", "Add vanilla, water and nuts or coconut.", "Turn into greased 8 x 12-inch pan.", "Bake 30 to 35 minutes or less in a 350\u00b0 oven."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "eggs", "flour", "salt", "baking powder", "vanilla", "water", "walnuts"]