- 2/3 cup shortening
- 2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs (4 small)
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Cream shortening & sugar well. Add eggs, beating well. Add flour, baking powder, and vanilla. Mix in chocolate chips and nuts. Pour batter into a well-greased 9 x 13" baking pan. Smooth out evenly with a wet hand. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes. Cut into squares while warm. Makes 4 dozen squares.