Blond Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. shortening
2 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
3/4 c. chocolate chips
chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream eggs, sugar, shortening, vanilla and water.
Add all dry ingredients.
Fold in chips and nuts.
Bake at 350\u00b0 in greased 9 x 13-inch pan for 30 minutes.