Chocolate Chip Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 1/4 c. flour *
1 tsp. salt *
1/2 tsp. soda *
1/2 tsp. baking powder (which has been sifted) *
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. chocolate chips
nuts (if desired)

Preparation

*You can use 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour.