When life gets tough . . . make brownies.

I need to make this to keep around. . . Darn - one more thing on the to do list.

    6      cups          flour
    4      teaspoons     baking powder
    4      teaspoons     salt
    8      cups          sugar
    8      oz            unsweetened cocoa
    2      cups          vegetable shortening

Mix dry ingredients well, cut in shortening until evenly distributed (I used
my mixer). Put in airtight container, store in cool dry place. Use within
10-12 weeks.  Makes 17 cups of mix.

Brownies from the Make A Mix Brownie Mix

 2 eggs beaten
1 tsp vanilla
2-1/2 cups brownie mix
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350, prepare 8 inch square pan. Mix everything together and
dump in pan. Bake 30-35 minutes. Double the batch for a 9 by 12 pan.