Chocolate Chip Squares
["1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar", "1/3 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour*", "1 1/4 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips", "1/2 c. coarsely chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Heat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Mix brown sugar, shortening and eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients.", "Spread in a greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.", "Bake until light brown, about 30 minutes.", "Cool.", "Cut into 2-inch squares.", "Makes about 1 1/2 dozen."]
["brown sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "semi-sweet chocolate chips", "nuts"]