Chocolate Chip Blond Brownies

1 ts Baking powder

1/2 ts Baking soda

1 ts Salt

1 c Chopped nuts

2/3 c Butter or margarine

2 c Packed brown sugar

2 Eggs, slightly beaten

2 ts Vanilla

6 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips - (1 package) Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Add nuts; mix well and set aside. Melt butter in saucepan; remove from heat. (If margarine is used, add 2 tablespoons hot water.) Add brwon sugar; beat well. Let cool. Add eggs and vanilla; Blend well. Add flour mixture, a small amount at a time, mixing well after each addition. Spread in greased

9x12-inch baking pan. Bake at

350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not