Congo Bars

3 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. margarine
3 eggs
1 t. vanilla
2 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1 small pkg. chocolate chips
1 small pkg. butterscotch chips
3/4-1 c. chopped salted peanuts or pecans (optional)

Cream sugar and margarine. Add eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and salt and mix thoroughly. Gently stir in chips and nuts. Can be frozen and are good when partially frozen.

Press in greased 9 X 13 inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Cut into bars when cool.

Grocery list:
brown sugar
margarine
eggs
vanilla
flour
baking powder
salt
chocolate chips
butterscotch chips
(opt.) pecans or salted peanuts

Approximate cost: $5.35