Congo Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. light brown sugar
2/3 c. shortening
3 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 large pkg. chocolate chips

Preparation

Mix sugar and shortening; add eggs, one at a time.
Beat well. Add dry ingredients.
Add nuts and chips.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes in greased and floured 9 x 12-inch pan.