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Congo Squares

By: Darlen Cook

"This recipe was given to me nearly 50 years ago, at a company picnic, and it's our family's favorite dessert. Now my grandchildren bake it for their families. When each of our three sons got serious about a girl, sure enough, I'd get a call from a young lady requesting 'his favorite dish'. I always gave the girls this recipe."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
25 Min

Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 48 servings

Ingredients

2/3 cup shortening
2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts

Directions

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 12-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes. Cut into squares while warm.