Congo Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening or margarine
1 lb. pkg. brown sugar
3 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Soften shortening or margarine.
Beat in brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Then add flour, salt and baking powder.
Mix in chips and nuts (optional).
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes in 15 1/2 x 9 1/2-inch pan.