Pear Chocolate Chip Bars...

This a great fall treat... make with fresh ripe pears and chocolate chips.... of course.

2/3 Cup Shortening
2 Cups Brown Sugar
1 Tsp. Vanilla
2 Eggs
1 Tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 Tsp. Salt

Cream the above ingredients together until well blended and creamy smooth. Add the following ingredients in order given.

1 Cup Pears Peeled, Cored, Diced
2 Cups Flour
11/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
1 Cup Walnuts Chopped

Evenly spread into a 9x13 greased and floured baking pan and bake at 350* for 25 minutes. Let cool... cut into bars and ENJOY...!