CHOCOLATE NUT BROWNIES

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"THESE BROWNIES were enjoyed by everyone at our family's Fourth of July picnic. Mama always said that they didn't need frosting because they were the richest brownies around! I think she was right.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2/3 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts, divided

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until smooth. Combine dry ingredients; stir into batter. Fold in half of nuts. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining nuts. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until brownies pull away from the sides of the pan. Cool on wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.