4 cups sugar
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup shortening
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
-In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
-Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
-Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 3 months. -Yield: about 4 batches (about 11 cups total).
To prepare brownies:
-In a large bowl, combine eggs, vanilla and 2-1/2 cups brownie mix until blended (batter will be stiff).(*Optional*) I added a cup of chocolate chips*
-Stir in nuts if desired.
-Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan.
-Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
-Cool on a wire rack.
-Cut into bars.
-Yield: 16 brownies per batch.
6 comments:
Just wondering if I could substitute something else for the shortening?? Any ideas?
You should be able to use Margarine, it is the substitute for shortening and has worked on other stuff for us.
Hope it works for you!
Kerri
Thank-you! I will let you know once I have tried it out!
Have you ever used butter?
Mrs. Freisen
I have never used butter before.
Hope it works for you though!
Kerri
Mmmmmm best whole wheat brownies I ever made......
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