Betty Crocker's Cookbook, 26th edition (1976) The book says "32 cookies." That's only if you cut them as small as the recipe suggests. We only do that for parties or potluck dinners. 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate - OR - 3/4 C. cocoa and 1/4 C. margarine or shortening 2/3 C. shortening 2 C. sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1-1/4 C. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 C. chopped nuts (optional) Pre-heat oven to 350°. Grease 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Melt chocolate and shortening in large saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat. Mix in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread in pan. Bake 30 minutes or until brownies start to pull away from sides of pan. Do not overbake. Cool slightly. Cut into bars, about 2 x 1-1/2 inches. If desired, spread with chocolate frosting before cutting. Try the Mint Brownies recipe too.