Mmmm - Brownies 

This is the brownie recipe from the Nestle Cocoa box. I usually add chocolate or raspberry flavored chocolate chips (about 2/3 cup) to the mix. These brownies are really moist and yummy.

BROWNIES

• 1-2/3 c. granulated sugar
• 3/4 c. butter or margarine, melted
• 2 tbsp. water
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
• 3/4 c. Nestle Toll House baking cocoa
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Stir together sugar, butter and water in large bowl. Stir in eggs; stir in vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; stir into sugar mixture. Stir in nuts and chocolate pieces, if desired.

Spread into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.

Bake in preheated 350 degree F. oven for 18-25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool in pan.

Cocoa Brownies

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup cocoa
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13x9 inch pan. Melt shortening and butter over low heat or in the microwave. Remove from heat and add cocoa, blend well. Add sugar and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beat well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, flour, and salt. DO NOT OVER BEAT! Fold in nuts. Bake 25-30 minutes. Cool completely!

Variation: Extra Rich Brownies

Melt 4 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate in with the butter & shortening. Use 3/4 cup cocoa & 1 1/4 cup flour. Proceed as directed.