Granny Patwell's Mrs. Moore Bars

I received my love of cooking from my Granny Patwell. Growing up she would have the whole family over for dinner every Saturday night. The crew would often be 14 or more people, needless to say it was a houseful consisting of an adult table and a kids table. She instilled a love of meals and trying new dishes. I miss you Granny. One of her deserts she made was called Mrs. Moore's Bars. Now, I don't know who Mrs. Moore was, but she must of been one heck of a cook. They are a bar with nuts and chocolate chips whipped in a marange on a cookie base. The bars are sweet, crunchy, chocolaty and nutty. Try this dessert and you will add it to your rotation of desserts.

GRANNY PATWELL'S MRS. MOORE'S BAR

2 cups flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 egg yolks, beaten
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 dash salt
1 cup shortening
2 egg whites, beaten
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup walnuts, chopped
12 ounces chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix flour through the shortening and press into a 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
3. Beat the egg whites stiff and gradually add the brown sugar. Fold in the nuts and chocolate chips. Spread over the baked crust and bake an additional 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

ENJOY!