Have a sweet tooth that won’t quit? Try out this chocolate and cinnamon combination from one of my used bookstore cookbook finds.
Chocolate Cinnamon Bars
From St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church Cookbook, 1997
As shared by Gladys Hjelmstad
Ingredients:
2 C. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking power
4 tsp. cinnamon
1⅓ C. sugar
½ C. butter
½ C. shortening
1 egg
1 egg, separated
1-6 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
½ C. chopped walnuts
Instructions:
Sift flour; measure and sift again. Add baking powder, 1 cup sugar and 3 teaspoons cinnamon. Add butter, shortening, 1 egg and 1 egg yolk; blend well. Turn into a greased jelly roll pan or large cake pan; spread evenly. Beat egg white slightly; brush over mixture. Combine remaining ⅓ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, chocolate chips and nuts. Sprinkle over top. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Cool and cut in bars.
