Congo Squares

By MammaB

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups sifted flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 2 1/4 cups brown sugar (1 lb. package)
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup choppped nuts
• 1 package of chocolate chips

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Mix & sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Melt shortening and add brown sugar. Stir until well mixed. Allow to cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, beating well aftger each addition.

Add dry ingredients, then chopped nuts, and chocolate chips.

Pour into a greased jelly roll pan (10.5 x 15.5 x 3/4)

Bake for 25-30 minutes.

When almost cool, cut into 2x2 inch squares.