Brownies

Melt together in microwave using microwave-safe bowl and lid:
1 c. shortening
4 T. butter or margarine

Sift together in another bowl:
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. cocoa
1 tsp. salt

In another bowl:
Beat 4 eggs until fluffy. Slowly add 2 cups sugar, beating all the time until light and fluffy. Add 2 tsp. vanilla and melted shortening/butter mixture while beating. Add the flour mixture and combine. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes in a greased 9x13" pan.

Chocolate Icing:
3 T. powdered cocoa
2 dashes salt
3 c. unsifted powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter
4-5 T. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
Spread over brownies almost immediately after they come out of the oven so the icing melts into the brownies, then try not to eat the whole pan!