Chocolate Halfway Bars

11 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sifted flour
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. double-acting baking powder
  • 1/2 c. soft shortening
  • 1/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 3/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 1 1/2 tsp. water
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. 2
    Grease 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish. Sift flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
  3. 3
    Mix shortening, granulated sugar and 1/4 cup brown sugar until very light and fluffy.
  4. 4
    Add egg yolk, water and vanilla; mix well.
  5. 5
    Mix in flour mixture thoroughly.
  6. 6
    Pat into baking dish.
  7. 7
    Top with chocolate pieces.
  8. 8
    Next, beat egg white until stiff.
  9. 9
    Gradually beat in 1/2 cup brown sugar.
  10. 10
    Spread over chocolate.
  11. 11
    Bake for 25 minutes or until done.
  12. 12
    Cut into 32 bars while warm.
  13. 13
    Cool in dish.
  14. 14
    Makes 2 2/3 dozen.

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