Homemade Fudge Brownie Mix

MIX:

*2 cups sugar
*1 1/3 cups sifted flour
*1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
*1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
*1 1/4 teaspoons salt
*1 cup Crisco Shortening

To Make Brownies:

*2 eggs
*1 teaspoon vanilla
*3 cups Brownie mix
*1/2 cup chopped nuts -- (optional)
*icing sugar

To prepare mix; In bowl, combine the dry ingredients, sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Cut in Crisco until it resembles coarse cornmeal.

Store in sealed container for up to 6 weeks at room temperature. Will freeze for longer storage.

To make Brownies:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Beat eggs and vanilla. Add 3 cups of the Brownie Mix. Stir until near smooth. Stir in your chopped nuts. Spread in a greased 8x8x2" pan. And bake for about 30 minutes. Cool. Sift Icing sugar over tops. The Mix makes 2 pans of brownies. Mix makes 3 cups.