Chocolate Nuts Shortcake Square

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 cup jam (any kind)
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup salted peanuts
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large egg whites

Recipe

• 1 bottom layer:.
• 2 measure all 5 ingredients into bowl. cut in butter until mixture is mealy and crumbly in texture. press in ungreased 9x9 inch pan.
• 3 filling:.
• 4 spread jam over bottom layer. start with putting a dab here and there so it will be easier to spread without to many crumbs moving around.
• 5 top layer:.
• 6 in medium saucepan combine chocolate chips, peanuts, sugar, and egg whites. stir over medium heat as you bring it to a boil and the chips melt. pour over jam layer. bake in 350 degrees f. oven for 30-35 minutes until well set. cut while hot for best results. cuts into 36 squares.