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Chocolate Chip Bars
 

2/3 cup shortening (do not substitute margarine or butter)  1 box brown sugar  3 large eggs  2 ¾ cups flour  2½ t baking powder  ½ t salt  1 t vanilla  1 cup chocolate chips  1 cup nuts, optional  In a small saucepan, melt shortening and add the brown sugar. Cool. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Sift and add to the sugar mixture. Add vanilla, chocolate chips, and nuts. Pour into 9x12-inch baking pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350º F. Cool and cut into squares.

 
 
 

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