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Bronx Brownies

1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 (1-ounce) square semi-sweet baking chocolate
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts

1. Preheat oven to 300*F.
2. Melt shortening and semi-sweet baking chocolate together in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add maple syrup, vanilla, sugar, and beaten eggs.
3. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; stir in chopped nuts. Add to chocolate mixture.
4. Pour into a greased 9-inch baking pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until the center is set. Cool.

Makes 16 bars.