Brownies, Blonde

By vpitts2004

Ingredients

• 1 cup sifted flour
• 1/2 teasp baking powder
• 1/8 teasp baking soda
• 1/2 teasp salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 cup firmly-packed brown sugar
• 1 lg egg (slightly beaten)
• 1 teasp vanilla
• 1/2 pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl sift flour, baking powder, soda & salt; sift again; add nuts.

Melt shortening in a small saucepan, remove from heat, mix in sugar.

Stir in egg & vanilla; gradually add in flour mixture, mix well.

Spread evenly onto a sprayed 9" X 13" baking pan.

Sprinkle with chocolate chips on top.

Bake @350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Cool & cut into bars. Store in airtight container.