Congo Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 c. all purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. oil
1 lb. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 small pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped nuts (opt)

Preparation

Mix together all ingredients.
Pour into a 9 X 13 pan or spread onto a cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
Cookies will not look done, but don't cook any longer.
They get firm as they cool.