FIVE STAR BROWNIES

3 eggs
2 cups sugar
1½ tsp. vanilla extract
½ cup butter, melted
¼ cup shortening, melted
1½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup baking cocoa
1¼ tsp. salt
1 cup chopped nuts, optional

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until well mixed. Add butter and shortening. Combine flour, cocoa and salt; stir into egg mixture and mix well. Add nuts if desired.

Pour into a well greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Bake at 350º for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool in pan.