Cocoa Ripple Squares

Yield: 9 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup granulated 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

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and 3/4 cup sugar.
2. Add eggs; beat until light and fluffy.
3. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Set aside.
4. Combine cocoa, 1/3 cup walnuts and remaining sugar.
5. Spoon a third of the batter into a greased 9 inch square baking pan.
6. Sprinkle with half of the cocoa mixture.
7. Dot with half of the butter.
8. Repeat layers; top with remaining batter.
9. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
10. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.
11. Serve warm.