Peanut Butter Brownies

1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs -- beaten
2 squares unsweetened chocolate
3/4 cup peanuts
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cream shortening and peanut butter; gradually add sugar. Beat in eggs and chocolate. Add peanuts, vanilla and sifted dry ingredients. Bake in a greased 8 inch pan at 350° for 20 minutes. Cut into bars or squares.