Chocolate-Almond Squares
2 cups cake flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 square chocolate (semisweet), grated
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chopped almonds
Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
Cream shortening and sifted sugar. Add eggs to creamed mixture, beating well. Add chocolate, vanilla extract and almonds and mix well. Add flour mixture and blend thoroughly.
Pat into a well-greased rectangular pan, 9x14 inches.
Bake at 375 F for 15 to 20 minutes.
While still warm, cut into 1-1/2 inch squares. Makes about 54 cookies.
If desired, frost with a chocolate fudge frosting or melted chocolate candy bar and top with almonds.
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