Congo Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
3 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. pecans (optional)
1 lb. chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation

Mix all the ingredients and bake at 325\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes in an 11 x 13 x 2-inch pan (greased).