Fudge Ripple Squares

Name: Fudge Ripple Squares
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar, divided; 2 eggs; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup milk; 2 tablespoons baking cocoa; 2/3 cup chopped walnuts, divided; 3 tablespoons butter

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar, divided
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2/3 cup chopped walnuts, divided
3 tablespoons butter

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Set aside.
2

Combine the cocoa, 1/3 cup walnuts and remaining sugar. Spoon a third of the batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with half of the cocoa mixture. Dot with half of the butter. Repeat layers; top with remaining batter.
3

Sprinkle with remaining walnuts. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.