Chewy Brownie Mix (Brownies)

Great time saver (and good, too)! Mix makes about 7 pans (8x8) of brownies. ***Nutritional information won't include eggs, vanilla or nuts.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 61

Ingredients

• 6  cups all-purpose flour
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 4  teaspoons salt
• 8  cups sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) can  baking cocoa
• 2  cups vegetable shortening

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients.
2. With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until evenly distributed.
3. Store in a large airtight container in the cupboard (two 3 pound coffee cans work well). Keeps 10-12 weeks.
4. To make brownies:.
5. 2 1/2 cups mix, 2 eggs, beaten, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional). In a mixing bowl, combine first four ingredients. Beat with a spoon until smooth. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan (double recipe for 9x13 pan). Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 min until the top tests done. Don't overcook :).