Fudge Cuts

Ingredients:

• 2 squares (2oz) unsweetened cooking chocolate
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Instructions:

Melt the chocolate and shortening in the top of a double boiler. Remove and blend in the sugar, then the eggs, then add the flour and salt. Beat well with a spoon. Add the vanilla extract and mix. Pour into 2 greased 8x8x2-inch baking pans and spread smooth, then sprinkle with nuts. Bake in a moderately hot oven at 400° for 12 minutes, then cool. Cut into squares and enjoy!