These are kissing-cousins of "Blondies" which are kissing-cousins of "Brownies". They are thick chocolate chip bars that are delectable. Butterscotch chips can be substituted and are really delicious, also. The walnuts are optional, although I prefer adding them.

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 ounces)
1 cup chopped walnuts

Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs until thoroughly blended. Beat in the remaining ingredients until blended.

Spread batter evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan and bake in a 350x oven for about 30 minutes or until a cake tester, inserted in center, comes out clean and top is golden brown. Do not overbake.

Allow to cool in pan and then cut into squares or bars to serve. A faint sprinkling of powdered sugar is a nice optional. Yields about 48 (1 1/2-inch) squares.

 

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