2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups brown sugar (1 lb. pkg.)
3 eggs
1 cup nut meats, broken
1 (7 oz.) pkg. Nestle's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, in pieces
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt. Melt shortening and add brown sugar. Stir until well mixed. Allow to cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients, then nut meats, chocolate and vanilla. Pour into greased pan about 10-1/2 x 15-1/2 x 1/4-inch.

Bake at 350°F for about 35 minutes.

When almost cool, cut into finger length bars.

Yield: 3 dozen.

Submitted by: Rusty Barton