Butterscotch Chocolate Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
2 1/4 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. chocolate bits
1 c. broken nuts (optional)

Preparation

Melt shortening.
Add sugar; cool.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Add other ingredients; blend well.
Pour into greased 11 x 15 x 3/4-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cut into squares when almost cool.