Dandylicious Chocolate Chip Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
2 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 Tbsp. vanilla
2 c. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

In a saucepan, melt shortening over medium heat.
Stir in brown sugar.
Cool slightly.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add gradually with eggs to shortening mixture.
Stir in the vanilla, chips and nuts.
Batter will be very stiff.
Spread into a greased and floured oblong pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cut into squares while warm.