Delta Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg yolk
1 whole egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. double-acting baking powder
1 egg white
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Make a meringue by beating 1 egg white until foamy.
Gradually beat in 1 cup brown sugar.
Beat until stiff and glossy.
Fold in chopped nuts.
Spread meringue over dough.
Bake 25 minutes at 375\u00b0.
Cut while warm.
Makes 24 (2-inches).