Blonde Brownies

Name: Blonde Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

My family has enjoyed these bars as a potluck dessert, brown-bag treat and anytime snack many times throughout the years. Butterscotch or peanut butter chips can be used in place of the chocolate chips.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.
Spread into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars.