It's National Brownie Month

It's National Brownie Month and who doesn't love a good, chocolatey, chewy, ohey, gooey brownie heaped with a slab of chocolate frosting! Just makes my mouth water! So in honor of National Brownie Month I think it only fitting that we should all make it a priority this month to taste as many brownies as possible until we each find our perfect brownie. If someone out there has the perfect brownie recipe I would sure appreciate it if you'd share. I've yet to find the perfect brownie recipe, but I promise to keep trying until I do. In the meantime I'm going to share the brownie recipe that I use often. It's actually a brownie mix that you make yourself. It's from the Make A Mix Cookery Book.

Brownie Mix

6 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
4 tsp salt
8 cups sugar
1-8oz can unsweetened cocoa
2 cups shortening

In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add sugar and cocoa. Blend well. Cut in shortening until evenly distributed. Put in a large airtight container and store in a cool dry place. Use within 10-12 weeks. Makes about 17 cups brownie mix.

Brownies from Brownie Mix

2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cups brownie mix
1/2 chopped nuts (opt)

Combine eggs, vanilla and brownie mix. Beat until smooth. Stir in nuts. Pour into greased 8-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 approx 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Note--add 2 Tblsp milk to batter for cake-like brownies.

Top with a slab of chocolate frosting or sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy!