1 1/2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
6 tbsp. cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/3 c. shortening
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. corn syrup
Nuts (opt.)

Sift first 5 ingredients into large mixing bowl. Add next 4 ingredients. Mix by hand or mixer until smooth. Pour into greased and floured 10"x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool, cut and eat! NOTE: Keep dough away from edges of pan.