Congo Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. melted shortening
1 box light brown sugar
2 3/4 c. plain flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
3 eggs
1 pkg. chocolate chips (small)
1 c. nuts (pecans)

Preparation

Mix sugar, flour, salt and baking powder into a large mixing bowl.
Add shortening, vanilla and eggs.
Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon; then add chocolate chips and nuts.
Pour into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
Bake 30 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Let cool and cut into 2-inch squares.