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brownies ~ my moms

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CarolAJ avatar
Recipe by
Carol Junkins
@CarolAJ
Hanson, MA

Always loved my mom's brownies, not a fancy recipe just a basic one. But memories to me make these the best !!

(1 rating)
yield 8 " or 9" square
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For brownies ~ my moms

  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/3 c
    shortening melted
  • 2
    squares of unsweetened chocolate ( melted w/ shortening)
  • 3/4 c
    sifted all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    walnuts

How To Make brownies ~ my moms

  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Beat eggs lightly with spoon. Stir in sugar, salt and vanilla, then melted chocolate and shortening (I put the shortening and squares of chocolate in a pyrex cup and melt in the microwave for 1 minute intervals) Stir in flour and walnuts together. Do not beat at any time.
  • 2
    Spread mixture in a 8 or 9 inch greased square pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Browies should be still soft. Let cool in pan. Cut into small bars. Makes 18-24 brownies.
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