Cake-Style Brownies

1 1/2 c. sugar
6 tbsp. milk
3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. flour
3 eggs
3/4 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
3/4 tsp salt
4 1/2 tbsp. cocoa

Cream together sugar, shortening and eggs. Add vanilla, cocoa and milk. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Mix. Place in greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool. Top with favorite chocolate frosting and holiday sprinkles.

 (submitted by S. Smith)