Maple Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening or oleo
1/2 c. white sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
2 large eggs
1/2 c. brown sugar
chopped nuts

Preparation

Cream together shortening and sugar.
Add 2 beaten egg yolks and vanilla.
Mix well and add flour and baking powder.
Spread in a 9 x 9-inch pan that has been sprayed with Pam or other cooking spray.
Press firmly.
Beat 2 egg whites until stiff.
Stir in the brown sugar and nuts and spread over mixture.
Bake 30 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Cool before cutting in squares.