Grandma Z's Salted Peanut Bars

One of the first recipes my grandma contributed to the family cookbook and one she made allot.

3/4 c. shortening

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. brown sugar

2 eggs, separated

1 T. water

1 c. salted peanuts, chopped

1 tsp. vanilla

2 c. flour

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1 (7 oz) pkg. chocolate chips

Cream shortening. Add beaten egg yolks, water and vanilla; blend. Add dry ingredients to first mixture. Spread on top of chocolate chips, then sprinkle chopped peanuts over this. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Cut when cool.