Master Mix for Brownies

These are great plain or frosted and make the best brownie ice cream sundaes!

Yield: about 17 cups mix

Ingredients

Mix

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

Brownies

• 2 1/2 cups brownie mix
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• Confectioners' sugar (optional)

Instructions

Mix

1. In a large bowl combine the first 5 ingredients.
2. With a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until evenly distributed.
3. Store in a large, airtight container. Keeps 10 to 12 weeks.

Brownies

1. In a mixing bowl combine the first four ingredients. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Spread into a greased 8 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until top tests done.
2. Cut into squares while still warm.
3. Once cooled, dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Yield: 9 brownies.
4. You can also double this recipe and spread it into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan, baking it for 20 to 25 minutes.

Attribution

Posted by JBic01 at Recipe Goldmine 5/13/02 6:13:16 am.