Molasses Nut Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease small tins or a sheet pan with shortening.
2. 2 Cream shortening and sugar together until well combined.
3. 3 Add beaten eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
4. 4 Stir in flour, salt, and chopped nuts until just incorporated.
5. 5 Spread batter into prepared tins or pan. Bake for 30 minutes.
6. 6 Cool completely and cut into squares if baked in a sheet pan.