1/2 cup shortening
2 (1-oz) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, well-beaten
1/2 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspon baing soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease 9x9-inch baking pan.
Melt shortening and chocolate over hot water in double boiler. Blend in sugar, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla.
Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt; combine with chocolate mixture. Blend well. Stir in pecans.
Spread in prepared pan. Bake 35-40 minutes. Cool before cutting.
Makes about 16 brownies.
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