Congo Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening, melted
2 1/4 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 c. nuts, chopped
6 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels

Preparation

In a bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine melted shortening and sugar.
Stir until well mixed.
Let cool slightly.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add flour mixture and blend.
Stir in nuts and chocolate morsels.
Pour into greased 10 x 15-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
When almost cool, cut into 2-inch squares.
Yields 48 squares.