Blonde Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
2 1/4 c. brown sugar (1 lb.)
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. nuts

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients together.
Melt shortening in a large saucepan.
Add sugar and blend well.
Cool 10 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time.
Add dry ingredients and vanilla; mix well.
Add nuts and chocolate chips.
Spread evenly into a well-greased 10 x 15-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.