Congo Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1 lb. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 c. chopped nuts
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Sift together sifted flour, baking powder and salt.
Melt shortening and add brown sugar.
Let cool slightly before beating in eggs, one at a time.
Add sifted mixture, then nuts, chocolate chips and vanilla. Blend well.
Pour into greased pan about 9 x 13-inch.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until done.
Cool, cut into squares.