Congo Squares

By bbarton81

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups sifted flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 2 1/4 cups brown sugar (1 lb)
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup pecans, broken
• 1 pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Preparation

Step 1

Mix and sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Melt shortening and add brown sugar. Stir until mixed.

Allow to cool slightly.

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add dry ingredients, then nuts and chocolate. Pour into greased pan.

Bake at 350 for 25 - 30 minutes