Congo Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
1 box light brown sugar
3 eggs
2 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

Preparation

Melt shortening over low heat.\tAdd brown sugar and beat well.
Let cool.
Add eggs and blend.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
Add to sugar mixture.
Mix well.\tAdd nuts and chocolate chips.
Spread in a greased pan.\tBake at 325\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Cool and cut into squares.