Congo Bars

Not a drinking establishment in Africa, but yummy edible goodness.

This is an Auntie Nettie family favorite that needs to be shared. It's posted here so I have it for my recipe box as well. Apparently Grandmary was out West visiting the grandkids and wanted to make some of these for little Drew. She called Grumpa back home on the East Coast and he dictated it to her over the phone.

Enjoy!

Congo Bars

2 & 3/4 cups of sifted flour
2 & 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cups shortening or oil
3 eggs
2 & 1/4 cups brown sugar
1 cup nuts
1 small package chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla

Mix and sift baking powder, flour, and salt.
Melt shortening and add brown sugar.
Stir well and add eggs, vanilla, and dry ingredients, then add nuts and chocolate chips.
Use a 9x13 pan

Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees.