Picnickers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/8 c. sifted flour
2 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
2/3 c. shortening
2 1/4 c. brown sugar
6 oz. bag chocolate chips
1 c. nut meats (optional)

Preparation

Melt shortening and add brown sugar.
Allow to cool slightly. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Mix flour, salt and baking powder together.
Add flour mixture slowly to creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Add nuts, if desired.
Bake in greased baking sheet, 11 3/4 x 11 3/4-inch, for 30 to 35 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven.