Congo Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
1 lb. brown sugar
3 eggs
2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts, chopped
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well.
Add flour, baking powder and salt.
Don't overmix.
Add nuts and chocolate chips.
Put in a greased 9 x 9-inch pan.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Do not overbake.
Cut in squares while still warm.
Good without nuts.