Congo Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening, melted
2 1/4 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
2 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts
1 pkg. chocolate chips

Preparation

Melt shortening.
Add brown sugar and stir well.
Cool slightly.
Add the eggs, one at a time.
Beat well.
Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
Stir in the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Bake in a 9 x 13-inch greased pan at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.