1/2 cup shortening
2 (1 oz) squares unsweetened baking chocolate
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons strong black coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup chopped walnuts

preheat oven to 350°. coat an 8″ square baking dish with pam.

melt shortening and chocolate in the top of a double boiler or in a saucepan over low heat; remove from heat. in a large bowl, beat the eggs. add the sugar and chocolate mixture; beat for 1 minute.

in a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; blend into chocolate mixture. add coffee and vanilla, mixing well. stir in marshmallows and walnuts.

spread batter into prepared baking dish. bake 35-40 minutes. cool then cut into squares.

NOTE: The marshmallows may melt and disappear during baking, but they leave their flavor behind.