Congo Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening (butter preferred)
2 1/4 c. light brown sugar (1 lb. pkg.)
3 eggs
1 c. nutmeats, broken
1 pkg. Nestle's semi-sweet chocolate morsels

Preparation

Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt.
Melt shortening and add brown sugar.
Stir until well mixed.
Allow to cool slightly.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add dry ingredients, then nutmeats and chocolate.
Pour into greased pan, about 10 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 3/4-inch.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
When almost cool, cut into squares, about 2 x 2-inch.