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Submitted by Maw-Maw Lilly LeMaire
Kaplan, LA
on Saturday, May 25, 2002
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Makes: 24 servings
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Ready In:45 minutes
Maw-Maw always cooked these at Christmas time. Ask Chad, Colby and Chrissy what they think of these.
 
Ingredients
2 3/4 cup flour 2 1/2 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tbsp salt 2/3 cup shortening
1 pound brown sugar 3 eggs
1 cup pecans chopped 1 package 6 oz chocolate chips
 
Directions
In a saucepan over low fire, melt shortening. Remove from heat. Add brown sugar and mix well. Cool slightly. Add cold eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the wet ingredients, nuts, and chocolate chips. Press into a greased 9X13 pan. Bake 25 or 30 minutes at 350 degrees. When almost completely cooled, cut by squares.

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