These old fashioned chocolate bars, called Chocolate Indians on the original handwritten recipe, were baked in a moderate oven and topped with a simple cocoa frosting spread over the bars while still warm. Recipes like this were common in mid-century kitchens, when easy chocolate desserts made from pantry staples were served fresh the same day for family suppers, school lunches, and afternoon coffee breaks.
2 eggs beaten
Add 1 cup sugar
Melt 1/2 c shortening
Add 2 tbs cocoa
Stir into beaten eggs and sugar.
Add 1 cup flour (no sifter or mixer is used).
1 cup nuts
Bake 20 minutes in moderate oven
While still warm, frost & cut
Frosting
1 tbs cocoa
1 tbs butter
1 tbs cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar
No baking powder & no vanilla
Eat same day!
Makes 24 squares