Chocolate Chip Bars
["1 1/2 c. sugar", "3/4 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. milk", "2 1/2 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 bag chips", "1 c. chopped nuts (if you want)"]
["In mixer, put sugar, shortening, 2 eggs and vanilla.", "Beat well.", "Add alternately milk and flour along with salt and baking powder.", "Add chips and nuts.", "Put in 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.", "Cool; top with powdered sugar."]
["sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "vanilla", "milk", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "chips", "nuts"]