Blonde Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. walnuts
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 pkg. chocolate chips
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients; set aside.
Melt shortening; let cool. Add 1 tablespoon hot water.
Stir in egg and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.