This handwritten recipe card was found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy (front side only).

Chocolate Chip Bars

Mix 1/3 cup soft shortening
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs

Sift together and stir in 1 1/4 cup flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup nut meats
1/2 cup dates

Spread in greased pan 9x9x2.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes in moderate oven 350°.

When almost cool, cut into bars.