Congo Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
2 1/4 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 c. nuts
6 oz. chocolate chips

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients.
Melt together shortening and sugar.
Cool before adding eggs.
Beat well.
Add dry ingredients and mix well. Add chips and nuts.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 325\u00b0.
Do not overbake.