Jalapeno Brownies

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Jalapeno Brownies
 
    4 oz. (4 squares) unsweetened baking chocolate
    2/3 cup shortening
    1 1/3 cups flour
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    4 eggs
    2 cups granulated sugar
    2 teaspoons vanilla
    1/2 cup finely chopped fresh jalapenos
    1 cups chopped toasted walnuts

  Melt chocolate with shortening in a microwave or over a double
boiler. Mix flour with baking powder and salt. Beat eggs well; then
gradually beat in the sugar. Blend in the chocolate mixture and
vanilla. Add flour mixture and blend well, stir in jalapenos and
nuts. Spread in a greased 9"x13" pan. Bake in a preheated 350F oven
for 25-30 minutes.