3 Eggs

2 c Sugar

1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract

1/2 c Butter or margarine; melted

1/4 c Shortening; melted

1 1/2 c All-purpose flour

3/4 c Baking cocoa

1 1/4 ts Salt

1 c Chopped nuts; optional

Recipe by: COUNTRY WOMAN MAGAZINE - JULY/AUGUST 19 In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until well mixed. Add butter and shortening. Combine flour, cocoa and salt; stir into egg mixture and mix well. Add nuts if desired. Line a 13"x9"x2" baking pan with foil and grease the foil; pour batter into pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until brownies test done with a wooden pick. Cool in pan. Turn brownies out of pan onto a cookie sheet; remove foil. Place a wire rack over brownies; turn over and remove cookie sheet. Cut with a star cutter or into bars. -----