1 c Sugar
1/2 c Canola oil (vegetable oil)
2 Eggs
1 t Vanilla extract
3/4 c Self rising flour
1/2 ts Peppermint extract
1/2 c Walnuts or pecans, chopped
6 tb Cocoa
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until all of the ingredients are well blended. Pour into a buttered and floured 8x8x2 inch baking pan. Bake on top rack of a 325 degree F oven for 30 to 35 min, or until toothpick
inserted into center comes out clean. Allow to coll completely before cutting. NOTE: If using a glass baking dish reduce heat to 300 deg.F to prevent burning. source: this is a combination of several recipes, and some trial and error.