Brownies This is the recipe my mom always used for brownies. I have never seen it improved upon. INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup flour 1/3 cup cocoa 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs 2 tbsp water 1 tsp vanilla Preheat oven to 325F. Grease an 8-inch square cake pan. Sift together flour, cocoa, salt, and sugar. Then stir in shortening, eggs, water, and vanilla and beat until smooth. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts if desired. Spread in pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. HOME