Congo Squares

Name: Congo Squares
Ingredients: 2 3/4 c. sifted flour; 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2/3 c. shortening; about 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1 lb. brown sugar; 3 eggs; 1 c. nuts; 1 pkg. Nestle chocolate or butterscotch chips

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
about 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 c. nuts
1 pkg. Nestle chocolate or butterscotch chips

Directions

1

Melt shortening and add brown sugar.
2

Stir until well mixed. Cool slightly and add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3

Sift flour with baking powder and salt and add to first mixture.
4

Add vanilla, then nuts and chocolate.
5

Spread in greased pan, 10 x 15-inch, and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.