Chocolate Chip Blond Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2. Add nuts; mix well and set aside.
3. Melt butter in saucepan and remove from heat. (If margarine is used, add 1 tablespoon hot water.) Add brown sugar and beat well. Let cool.
4. Add egg and vanilla extract and blend.
5. Add flour mixture, a small amount at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6. Spread in a greased 8 inch square pan.
7. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top.
8. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not over-bake.
9. Cool in pan and cut into squares.

Notes

If doubling, bake in a 13 x 9 inch pan.