Instructions: Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Add nuts; mix well and set aside. Melt butter in saucepan and remove from heat. (if margarine is used, add 1 tablespoon hot water.) Add brown sugar and beat well. Let cool.

Add egg and vanilla and blend. Add flour mixture, a small amount at a time, mixing well after each addition. Spread in greased8 x 8 inch pan.

Sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Do not overbake. Cool in pan and cut in squares. If doubling recipe, bake in 9 x 12inch pan.

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