Congo Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2/3 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts
1 c. chocolate chips
3/4 c. chopped dates (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Cream the shortening and sugar.
Beat until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
Add vanilla. On low speed, mix in dry ingredients.
Stir in nuts, chips and dates.
Pour into a 13 x 9-inch pan.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes.