Melt together over hot water :

2 sq. unsweetened chocolate (12 oz.)

1/3 cup shortening

beat in:

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

Stir together and blend in:

3/4 cup flour

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

Mix in:

1/2 cup broken nuts

Spread in well greased 8″ square pan. Bake until top has a dull crust. A slight imprint will be left when top is touched lightly with finger. Cool slightly, then cut into squares.

Temp: 350*

Time: 30-35 minutes

Yield 16 2″ squares

-Joyce Mc Gowan