Chocolate Crunch Squares

Ingredients

• 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup Cocoa Krispies cereal (optional)
• 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped fine

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a large glass bowl place chocolate and shortening and microwave for a few minutes until the two ingredients melt together. Use a wooden spoon and stir.

3. 3

   Add sugar and stir to combine. Add eggs and stir to combine. Add salt, flour and vanilla and stir to combine. Add optional Cocoa Krispies and stir to combine.

4. 4

   Butter and flour a quarter sheet pan (9×13-inch) and spread batter to all edges and smooth on top.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with the nuts and bake for 15-18 minutes until the center has a tooth pick come out clean when inserted.

6. 6

   Cut into 24 pieces right in the pan then once cool, use a spatula and move to a rack to cool further.