Congo Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
2 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 Tbsp. vanilla
2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz.)
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

In a saucepan, melt shortening over medium heat.
Stir in brown sugar.
Cool slightly; combine flour, baking powder and salt.
Add gradually with eggs to shortening mixture.
Stir in vanilla, chips and nuts (batter will be very stiff).
Spread into a greased and floured 12 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cut into squares while warm.
Yield:
48 bars.