Congo Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
2 1/2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 c. walnuts
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate bits

Preparation

Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt.
Melt shortening and add brown sugar.
Stir.
Allow to cool.
Add eggs one at a time; beat well.
Add dry ingredients, nuts and chocolate bits. Pour into greased 15 x 10-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until done and toothpick comes out clean.
Cut when cool.
Makes 24 bars.