Brownies



2     C     sugar
3/4   C     shortening
1-1/2 C     boiling water
2     C     flour
2     t     baking soda
1/4   t     salt
1/2   C     cocoa
2           eggs, beaten
2     t     vanilla



Preheat oven to 350. Blend sugar and shortening. Add boiling water and let be until shortening melts. Mix flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa and add to liquid. Add eggs and vanilla. Bake in bun or tube pan for 35-40 minutes, or 9" square pan for 30-35 minutes.