Brownies

This is one of Mom's recipes, I don't know if she originated it or if she got it somewhere. But it's the BEST brownie recipe EVER. I use carob powder when I make it, because of Otter's chocolate allergy. Sometimes I'll throw in about a half cup of carob chips - they're basically the same as chocolate chips so chocolate chips would work just as well. I don't usually frost it and it is gone pretty much as fast as it shows up. I don't usually add nuts although it is very good with them. Otter makes this one frequently.

Brownies

350 degrees, 30 minutes

2 Cups Sugar
½ Cup shortening

Cream together the sugar and shortening. Add:

4 eggs

Mix well. Add:

½ Cup Milk
½ Cup Cocoa (or Carob)
2 Teaspoons Vanilla

Mix Well. If desired, add ½ Cup Chopped Nuts.

Frost while hot, if desired.

(And it's especially good served with ice cream!)