Brownie Pudding

Please forgive our absence. I am working full time and Hillary has been working on home improvements for her cute new house. Here's something to make your mouth water. It's my grandmother's recipe so please enjoy it!

Brownie Pudding

1 cup sifted flour
2 tsp baking powder
¼ to ½ tsp salt
¾ cup sugar
2-3 T cocoa
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup milk
2 T shortening
1 cup chopped nuts (opt)

Sift all ingredients together; add milk, shortening and nuts. Spread in greased 9 inch pan.

Topping:

1 cup brown sugar
4 T cocoa
1 ¼ cup boiling water

Mix sugar and cocoa; sprinkle over mixture in pan. Pour boiling water over all. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes.

Makes 6-8 servings

Disclaimer: Very, very rich! Devour slowly and at your own risk. :)