Chocolate Chip Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour*
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. coarsely chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Mix brown sugar, shortening and eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Spread in a greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Bake until light brown, about 30 minutes.
Cool.
Cut into 2-inch squares.
Makes about 1 1/2 dozen.