Congo Bars

By Nilson

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup shortening Crisco 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 eggs
• 2 3/4 cup sifted flour 1 cup chopped nuts
• 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 package chocolate

Preparation

Step 1

Melt shortening. Add brown sugar, cool slightly. Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add eggs one at a time to sugar mixture beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients, then add nuts and chocolate chips. Pour into greased pan 10 1/2x15 1/2x3/4. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Makes about 48 squares.