Congo Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 c. flour, sifted (a must)
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. Crisco shortening
1 lb. light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 c. or fewer nuts
1 pkg. chocolate bits

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Melt shortening in pan.
Add sugar.
Stir only until well mixed.
Cool.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add dry ingredients, then nuts and chocolate bits.
Pour in greased pan, 10 1/2 x 15 1/2-inch.
Bake 25 or 30 minutes at 350\u00b0.