1 c. Crisco
4 sq. baking chocolate or 6 tbsp. cocoa
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
4 eggs
1 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts

Melt Crisco and chocolate in large saucepan over low heat until melted, stirring constantly or do in microwave at 50% power, stirring several times until melted. Remove from heat and add sugar. Cool slightly, then add eggs, one at a time, beating well each time. Add the remaining ingredients. Bake in a greased 9 x 3 inch pan for 35 minute at 350 degrees. Cool before cutting. Good plain or frosted.