Congo Bars

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. nuts
  • 1 c. chocolate chips
  • 3/4 c. chopped dates (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. 2
    Cream the shortening and sugar.
  3. 3
    Beat until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
  4. 4
    Add vanilla. On low speed, mix in dry ingredients.
  5. 5
    Stir in nuts, chips and dates.
  6. 6
    Pour into a 13 x 9-inch pan.
  7. 7
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

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