Congo Squares

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the shortening in a large saucepan.
2. 2
   Add brown sugar and mix well; cool slightly.
3. 3
   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
5. 5
   Add the flour mixture to the mixture in the saucepan; mix well.
6. 6
   Add broken nuts and chocolate morsels.
7. 7
   Pour into 2 greased pans (7 1/2 x 11 x 1 1/2).
8. 8
   Bake at 325° to 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.
9. 9
   When almost cool, cut into squares.