After School Brownie Mix

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When my kids come home from school they always want a snack. I usually

try to give the crackers and dip, or veggies and fruit to snack on, but once in

a

while I splurge and fix them a pan of brownies or chocolate chip cookies. This

recipe is wonderful so you can always have a brownie mix on hand to whip

up a quick batch. The house smells so good, too. Mmmmmmm

 

After School Brownie Mix

 

6 cups flour

4 tsp baking pwdr

4 tsp salt

8 cups sugar

1 can (8oz) baking cocoa

2 cups shortening

 

In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. With a pastry blender, cut in

shortening until evenly distributed. Store in a large air tight container in

cupboard. Keeps 10-12 weeks. Yield: about 17 cups of mix.

 

To make brownies:

 

2 1/2 cups brownie mix

2 eggs, beaten

1 tsp vanilla extract

nuts optional

 

In a mixing bowl, combine first three ingredients. Beat with a spoon until

smooth. Fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired. Spread into a

greased 8 inch square baking pan. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until

top tests done. Yield: 9 brownies

 

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