2 eggs
1 c. shortening
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. cold water
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Separate the eggs and add yolks to sugar and shortening.

Add 1 teaspoon cold water and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Mix together flour, baking powder and salt and add to above mixture.

Grease 9x13 pan. Pat in the dough mixture.

TOPPING:

Sprinkle 1 package chocolate bits and 1 cup of chopped nuts over mixture. Beat egg whites stiff with 1 cup of brown sugar, and spread over mixture.

Bake 30 minutes at 375 degrees. Cut into squares.