Congo Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. oil (Wesson or shortening)
1 box light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 c. nut meats, broken
1 large pkg. Nestle semi-sweet chocolate

Preparation

Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt.
Set aside.
Melt shortening; add brown sugar to oil.
Stir well until mixed.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
After each addition, add dry ingredients, nut meats and chocolate bits.
Mixture will be stiff. Pour into greased 10 x 10-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
After it has been in the oven a few minutes, shake pan so it will fall.
Remove from oven; when about cool, cut into squares.