Recipes Chocolate Nut Brownies 4.4 (11) 9 Reviews 2 Photos 'THESE BROWNIES were enjoyed by everyone at our family's Fourth of July picnic. Mama always said that they didn't need frosting because they were the richest brownies around! I think she was right. By Allrecipes Member Published on August 2, 2021 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 servings Ingredients ⅔ cup shortening 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped nuts, divided Directions In a mixing bowl, beat shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla just until smooth. Combine dry ingredients; stir into batter. Fold in half the nuts. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Sprinkle remaining nuts on top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until brownies pull away from the sides of the pan. Cool on wire rack. Cut into squares. I Made It Print