CHOCOLATE CINNAMON SQUARES

Chocolate Cinnamon Squares image

I thank my mom for stirring my interest in cooking and baking. Of all her treasured recipe cards I have, this is an all-time favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 large egg white
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and yolk. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over dough. Combine the chocolate chips, nuts, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.