Congo Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
1 box light brown sugar
3 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate bits

Preparation

Melt shortening over low heat; add brown sugar and beat well. Let cool.
Add eggs and blend.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to sugar mixture.
Mix well.
Add nuts and chocolate bits.
Spread in a greased 15 x 12 x 1-inch pan and bake at 325\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Cool and cut into squares.
Yields about 4 dozen.