Karen's Kitchen

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
2 Tablespoons water
1 six ounce package of chocolate chips
(Nestlé's works the best in this recipe)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (optional)
Sift the flour, baking soda and salt together and set aside. Combine sugar, shortening, and water in a medium saucepan. Heat and stirring constantly, until sugar melts and mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate pieces and vanilla until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour mixture and nuts. Spread evenly into a greased 9X9X2 inch pan. Bake in at 325 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or until shiny and firm on top. Remove from oven and sprinkle with amaretto (approximately 3 tablespoons) making sure to cover the top of brownies evenly. Cool completely.