Blond Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1/3 c. butter

Preparation

When shortening is used add a tablespoon of hot water with the sugar.
Measure sifted flour, add baking powder, soda and salt and sift again.
Add nuts and mix well.
Set aside.
Melt shortening in saucepan; remove from heat.
Add sugar and mix well.
Cool slightly.
Add egg and vanilla.
Blend, then add flour mixture, a small amount at a time, mixing well after each addition. Turn into a greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Sprinkle chips over top.
Bake in oven at 350\u00b0 for 20 minutes (do not overbake).