BROWNIE MIX

Brownie Mix image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 9 brownies.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons salt
8 cups sugar
1 can (8 ounces) baking cocoa
2 cups shortening
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
2-1/2 cups Brownie Mix
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until evenly distributed. Store in a large airtight container in cupboard. Keeps 10-12 weeks. Yield: about 17 cups of mix., To prepare brownies: In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Beat with spoon until smooth. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until top tests done. Cut into squares while still warm. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

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