Chocolate Chip Bars

2-3/4 Cup flour
2-1/2 Teaspoons baking powder
1/2 Teaspoon salt
2/3 Cup shortening
1 1-lb pkg brown sugar
3 Eggs
1 12oz pkg. chocolate chips
1 Cup chopped nuts

- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Cream the shortening and brown sugar, and add the slightly beaten eggs until well blended. Add the flour mixture, and stir until moistened. Stir in the chocolate chips and the nuts. Spread the batter in a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.