Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME: CONGO SQUARES

INGREDIENTS:
2/3 cup solid vegetable shortening
2 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar (one box)
3 eggs
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (6 oz.) package chocolate chips

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 350'. Melt shortening and stir in brown sugar; cool slightly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt, then add to sugar mixture. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Spread into a 9x13.pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. When almost cool, cut. Serves/makes 2 dozen

MY NAME: Judy Hutson