Cocoa Ripple Squares Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 piece)
  • Calories:
  • 380
  • Fat:
  • 22 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 6 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 60 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 348 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 41 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 7 g


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Cocoa Ripple Squares

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When my four children were growing up, this was a frequent birthday treat. Now, my grandchildren request it. (I am the grandmother of three and great-grandmother of one.) It also could be served at a tea or at a card party. -Phyllis Rank, Wapato, Washington

SERVINGS: 9

CATEGORY: Dessert

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 2/3 cup chopped walnuts, divided
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and 3/4 cup sugar. Add eggs; beat until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Set aside.
    Combine cocoa, 1/3 cup walnuts and remaining sugar. Spoon a third of the batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with half of the cocoa mixture. Dot with half of the butter. Repeat layers; top with remaining batter.
    Sprinkle with remaining walnuts. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm. Yield: 9 servings.


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