Ingredients
2/3 cup shortening2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3 large eggs, beaten1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped nuts
Preparation
In a saucepan, melt shortening over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar. Cool slightly. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add gradually with eggs to shortening mixture. Stir in the vanilla, chips and nuts (batter will be very stiff).
Spread into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Cut into squares while warm.
