Jujey's Blonde Brownies

This is a mix between a Brownie and a Cookie......I make this often, since kids and hubby like it so much. Double the recipe if u are feeding more than 8 people. So YUMMY!!!

JUJEY'S BLONDE BROWNIES

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 

1/2 teaspoon baking powder 

1/8 teaspoon baking soda 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 

1/3 cup butter 

1 cup packed brown sugar 

1 egg 

1 tablespoon vanilla extract 

2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). 
• Measure 1 cup sifted flour. Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift again. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Mix well and set aside. 
• Melt 1/3 cup butter. Add 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar and mix well. If shortening is used, add 1 tablespoon hot water. Cool slightly. 
• Add egg (beaten) and vanilla. Blend well. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, mixing well. 
• Spread in 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Sprinkle 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips on top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

NOTE: Instead of sprinkling the chocolate chips on top, i mix them in with the batter.