2/3 cup shortening, melted
1 lb. brown sugar
2-¾ cup flour
2-½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 pkg. (6 oz.) chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Combine first 2 ingredients in bowl; set aside.

Sift dry ingredients together; set aside.

Beat eggs into brown sugar mixture. Add flour mixture slowly, mixing well.