From Mother - (She got this out of a newspaper probably in the 40's)
2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar packed
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla
1/2 package chocolate chips
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts if desired
Melt shortening in pan. Add sugar. Cool slightly. Then add eggs and vanilla. Then add flour mixture a small amount at a time mixing well. Turn into buttered 9 X 13 pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. Bake 350 - 20 minutes.
