Seafoam Nut Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, separated
2 Tbsp. cold water
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. milk
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Mix flour, baking powder, salt and soda.
In separate container, cream together shortening and sugars.
Add egg yolks and water; mix well.
Add vanilla and milk alternately with dry ingredients.
Spread in greased and floured 9 x 9-inch pan.
Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
Add 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar gradually; beat well.
Spread over dough and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.