Blond Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter
2 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

In a heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and add the brown sugar. Mix well and cool slightly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add vanilla and stir again.
In a large mixing bowl, sift flour, backing powder, and salt. Add brown sugar mixture and stir well. Add chocolate chips and/or walnuts, if using.
Spread evenly in a buttered 9 x 13 pan, and bake in a preheated 350 F oven. Test often with a toothpick or cake tester, as they are still quite blond when done. Cool slightly and cut into bars.