Brownie Cake Squares

2 C all purpose flour

2 C sugar

1 t baking soda

1/2 t salt

1 C shortening

1 C water

3 T cocoa

2 eggs, well beaten

1/2 C buttermilk

1 t vanilla extract

Chocolate frosting

Pecan halves, optional

Combine flour, sugar, soda and salt in large mixing bowl; stir well. Combine shortening, water and cocoa in heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Gradually stir into flour mixture. Stir in eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Pour into greased and floured 15x10x1 inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Spread with frosting while warm. Cool and cut into squares. Garnish with pecan halves, if desired. Yield about 2 1/2 dozen squares.

Chocolate Frosting:

1/4 C butter or margarine

1/4 C milk

1 C sugar

1/3 C semisweet chocolate morsels

Combine butter and milk in heavy saucepan; bring to boil, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar, return to boil. Cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Immediately remove from heat. Add chocolate morsels; stir constantly until chocolate melts.