1 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
6 eggs, slightly beaten
6 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Combine shortening, sugar and eggs; mix until well blended. Add chocolate and mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to chocolate mixture, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Spread in greased and floured 15x10x1 inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and cut into bars. Yield: 2 1/2 dozen.