Congo Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening or oleo
2 1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1 c. chopped nuts
1 (16 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Melt shortening or oleo in saucepan (or microwave).
Remove from heat and stir in sugar and vanilla.
Transfer to large mixing bowl.
Allow to cool.