Congo Bars (or Blond Brownies)

(chocolate chip cookie squares)

2/3 cup melted shortening
1 pound brown sugar (2 1/4 cups)
3 beaten eggs
2 1/2 cup sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips (6 ounces)
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts)

add all ingredients in order given

spread in two 8 X 8 inch square pans

Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.

let cool, then slice, makes 16 bars per pan.