8 cups sugar
4 cups flour
2 ½ cups baking powder
4 teaspoons salt
2 cups shortening

Combine dry ingredients and cut in shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs. Store in air tight container for up to 6 months. Yield 18 cups

Fudge sauce: add 2/3 Cup water, bring to a boil for 2 minutes or until thick.

Brownies: Combine 4 Cups brownie mix, 4 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla. Fold in 1 1/3 cups walnuts, 1 cup chocolate chips. Pour into 13 x 9 inch pan, bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
Cookies: Combine 4 Cups brownie mix, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla. Bake at 375 for 8 min. Cool before removing from pan. Yield: 3 doz.