1.Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 325° F. Generously butter a 9×13-inch glass baking pan.
2. Put the shortening and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds, then remove and stir vigorously with a whisk until the ingredients are just melted - you don’t want them to get so hot that the butter separates. Microwave for another 30 seconds if needed to melt completely. Stir in the cocoa powder until smooth.
3. With a whisk, stir in the sugar. Whisk in the eggs one by one and whisk vigorously to bring the batter together and give it a shine before gently stirring in the salt and flour; stir only until incorporated. Fold in all of your add-ins. Scrape the batter into the pan and smooth the top with the rubber spatula.
4. Bake the brownies for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is dull and a thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean. (The tip of the knife may be a touch streaky). Transfer the pan to a rack and cool to room temperature.
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1.Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 325° F. Generously butter a 9×13-inch glass baking pan.
2. Put the shortening and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds, then remove and stir vigorously with a whisk until the ingredients are just melted - you don’t want them to get so hot that the butter separates. Microwave for another 30 seconds if needed to melt completely. Stir in the cocoa powder until smooth.
3. With a whisk, stir in the sugar. Whisk in the eggs one by one and whisk vigorously to bring the batter together and give it a shine before gently stirring in the salt and flour; stir only until incorporated. Fold in all of your add-ins. Scrape the batter into the pan and smooth the top with the rubber spatula.
4. Bake the brownies for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is dull and a thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean. (The tip of the knife may be a touch streaky). Transfer the pan to a rack and cool to room temperature.