The perfect combination of brownies and cookies. Yum!

• 1 1/2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped nuts, optional
• 1/2 cup shortening

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13×9x2 inch pan. Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt onto a sheet of waxed paper. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar with mixer for 1 minute. Add eggs and continuing mixing until well blended, about 2 minutes. Scrape sides if necessary. Turn to low speed on mixer and gradually add flour mixture. When ingredients are moistened add vanilla extract. Turn mixer on a medium speed and keep mixing for 1 more minute. Scrape sides if necessary. Turn off mixer. Stir in nuts, if using. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pan or wire rack.

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