Blonde Brownies

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 2/3 c. oleo or butter
• 2 c. packed, dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 (6 oz.) pkg. (1 c.) chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
• 1 2/3 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
• 1 tsp. shortening

1. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
3. Beat oleo or butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and beat until well combined.
4. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
5. Add the flour mixture to the beaten mixture. Beat at low speed just until combined.
6. Stir in chocolate pieces and 1 cup nuts.
7. Spread batter into pan.
8. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.
9. Bake at 350u0b0 for 30 minutes.

flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, oleo, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, chocolate chips, walnuts, semisweet chocolate pieces, shortening

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=194189 (may not work)