Yum Yum Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 egg whites
1 pkg. chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Cream together all ingredients but chocolate chips.
Pour batter into 13 x 9-inch pan.
Sprinkle chocolate chips over batter.
Beat 2 egg whites until stiff.
Gradually add 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, and 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
Spread over chocolate chips and batter.
Bake 35 minutes at 375\u00b0.