Instructions: Put all ingredients except the shortening in a large bowl; use a spoon to mix until uniform. Cut in shortening using either a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture looks like chocolate cornmeal. Seal tightly in a plastic bag or jar, label and store at room temperature.

Makes 8 cups of mix; enough for 4 pans of brownies

TO USE: Put 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla or orange extract in a mixing bowl; beat slightly. Stir in 4 tablespoons melted butter or margarine which
has been cooled. Lightly spoon 2 cupsof the mix into the mixing bowl; do not
pack the mix when measuring. Beat well with a spoon to make a somewhat smooth
batter; stir in 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired. Spread into a greased and floured 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 30 to
35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in
pan then cut into squares.

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