Seafoam Cookies Or Squares

• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 c. sifted flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3 Tbsp. milk
• 1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate bits
• 1 c. brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 c. peanuts

1. Cream shortening with sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.
3. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture alternately with milk (the dough will be stiff).
4. Press dough into greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
5. Sprinkle chocolate bits over top. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add remaining 1 cup brown sugar and beat until very stiff and glossy.
6. Spread over dough in pan.
7. Scatter peanuts evenly over top.
8. Bake in slow oven (325u0b0) for 30 to 35 minutes.
9. Cool in pan set on rack, then cut in squares.

shortening, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, milk, chocolate bits, brown sugar, peanuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=551873 (may not work)