Carolyn'S Brownies
["2 sq. unsweetened chocolate", "1 c. shortening", "2 c. sugar", "4 eggs", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. nuts (optional)", "1/2 c. chocolate chips (optional)"]
["Melt chocolate with shortening.", "Take off heat; add sugar, then eggs.", "Beat.", "Add flour, baking powder, salt and vanilla. Add nut and chocolate chips, if desired."]
["unsweetened chocolate", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "vanilla", "nuts", "chocolate chips"]