Chocolate Squares

Recipe from: The Story of Pure Vanilla, rewritten by R.C. Schlotterer.
Published by the Vanilla Bean Association of America, © 1955.

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
2 eggs, unbeaten
2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add syrup and beat well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add chocolate and nuts, and blend well. Fold in flour and salt. Bake in oiled 9-inch square pan in moderate oven (325° F.) 40 minutes. Cut into squares while warm.

Makes 20 squares.

Chocolate Squares

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