Brownies

There are several versions of low cal, low fat brownies but this is not one of them.   These are definitely high test and worth it.  Enjoy!  They are very moist and dense.  Make a decadent dessert when cut in 3" square topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate fudge sauce on top.... if you are going crazy might as well go all the way!  This is actually a very easy recipe to make for those who have few kitchen gadgets/appliances - since you only need a fork and a saucepan and a baking dish which could double as your lasagna pan.

4 oz of Baker's unsweetened chocolate squares
2/3 cup of Crisco shortening
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup chopped nuts - optional
Preheat oven to 350F.
In medium saucepan melt the shortening with the squares.  Tip:Remember that each individually wrapped square is one ounce.
Remove saucepan from stove and set on heat proof pad/block.
In the saucepan add in eggs, sugar, vanilla and mix by hand with fork or whisk.
In bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. 
Add this to the saucepan and mix thoroughly.  
Grease or spray with Pam a 13"x9"x2" pan.  I prefer a glass pan.

Pour brownie mixture into pan and smooth out.  Bake at 350F for 35 minutes.   Remove and cool.   Let sit at least 1 hour before serving.  Cut into squares.