1/2 c. plus 6 tbsp. shortening
1 c. sugar
4 eggs, well beaten
1 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
Cinnamon
Nuts, chopped
(Hickory nuts, if possible)

In saucepan melt shortening. Add sugar and eggs. Stir until ingredients are combined. Mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the egg mixture. Stir until combined. Spread batter thinly into greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Sprinkle thickly with cinnamon and chopped nuts. Bake in 350 degree oven until just light brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Cut 10 squares and remove from pan immediately. Makes 16 to 20 (2 inch) squares.