INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dark brown sugar (about 2 cups firmly packed)
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2/3 cup solid vegetable shortening, melted, cooled
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3 large eggs
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2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 12-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips
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1 cup coarsely chopped pecans