Joann'S Mother'S Congo Cookie Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. brown sugar
2/3 c. melted shortening
2 eggs
1 c. chopped nuts or coconut

Preparation

Mix all ingredients.
Makes a stiff dough.
Spread into a 9 x 13-inch pan sprayed with Pam.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
Do not overbake.