Congo Squares Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2/3 cup shortening
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2-3/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2-1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 cups (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts

Directions:

In a saucepan, melt shortening over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar. Cool slightly. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add gradually with eggs to shortening mixture. Stir in the vanilla, chips and nuts (batter will be very stiff).
Spread into a greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Cut into squares while warm. Yield: about 48 bars.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	155.45 Kcal (651 kJ)
Calories from fat	48.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.4g	8%
Cholesterol	10.23mg	3%
Sodium	28.44mg	1%
Potassium	47.29mg	1%
Total Carbs	23.32g	8%
Sugars	0.77g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.18g	1%
Protein	2.58g	5%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	13.3mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	305.62 Kcal (1280 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.62g	8%
Cholesterol	20.11mg	3%
Sodium	55.92mg	1%
Potassium	92.98mg	1%
Total Carbs	45.85g	8%
Sugars	1.52g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.35g	1%
Protein	5.08g	5%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.6mg	2%
Calcium	26.2mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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