3/4 c. sifted flour
1 c. sugar
5 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. nuts

Have ingredients at room temperature. Beat all ingredients, except nuts, with electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add whole nuts and beat for 1 minute. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes in 8 inch greased pan.