Blonde Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
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.
Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
Add the flour mixture to the beaten mixture. Beat at low speed just until combined.
Stir in chocolate pieces and 1 cup nuts.
Spread batter into pan.
Sprinkle with remaining nuts.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.