Congo Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts
2/3 c. shortening
3 eggs
2 1/4 c. brown sugar
1 pkg. chocolate bits

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients.
Melt shortening and add brown sugar; stir until mixed.
Cool.
Add eggs to shortening and sugar, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add dry ingredients, then nuts and chocolate bits.
Bake in greased pan (10 x 15 x 1/2-inch) at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cut when almost cool.