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Old September 10th, 2006, 08:43 AM
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Default Chocolate Smacks

BOTTOM LAYER

1¼ cups flour
¼ cup cocoa
½ cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup butter or hard margarine, softened
2 egg yolks (large)
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt

SECOND LAYER

2 egg whites (large), room temperature
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 Tbsp cocoa

1 cup chopped walnuts


Bottom Layer: Measure all 7 ingredients into bowl. Crumble together. Press in ungreased 9x9-inch pan. Set aside.

Second Layer: Beat egg whites until frothy. Add brown sugar 1/3 at a time and beat after each addition until stiff. Add cocoa and beat to blend.

Fold in walnuts. Spread over bottom layer. Bake in 350 F oven for about 25 minutes until golden brown. Cut with sharp knife, dipped in hot water between cuts. Cuts into 36 squares.
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