Best Brownies Mix

-Julia

6 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
4 tsp salt
8 cups sugar
8 oz unsweetened cocoa
2 c vegetable shortening

In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add sugar and cocoa. Blend well. With a pastry blender, cut shortening until evenly distributed. Put in a large airtight container. Label. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 10 - 12 weeks. Makes about 17 cups of Brownie Mix.

BEST BROWNIES
Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan. In a medium bowl, combine 2 beaten eggs, 1 tsp vanilla and 2 1/2 cups BROWNIE MIX. Beat until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 30 to 35 min, until edges separate from pan. Cool. Cut into 2-inch bars. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or your choice of topping. Makes 16 brownies.

CHEWY CHOCOLATE COOKIES
Preheat oven to 375. Grease baking sheets. Combine 2 eggs and 1/4 cup water in a medium bowl. beat with a fork until blended. Stir in 2 1/4 cups BROWNIE MIX, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 3/4 cup flour and 1 tsp vanilla. Blend well. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Put a walnut or pecan half in center of each cookie. Bake 10 - 12 minutes, until edges are browned. Cool on wire racks. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.