Ingredients
| 1 Cup | shortening |
| 4 | squares unsweetened chocolate |
| 2 Cup | sugar |
| 4 | eggs, beaten |
| 1 Teaspoon | vanilla |
| 1 1/4 Cup | flour |
| 1 Cup | chopped nuts, optional |
Instructions
Melt shortening and chocolate in a double boiler over hot water. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, then eggs and vanilla, mixing well after each addition. Stir in flour and salt. Add nuts if using. Spread evenly into a 13x9-inch jelly roll pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool and cut into squares. Can be frosted if desired and served with ice cream. Servings: 24.
