Blonde Brownies(Nate Emery'S Favorite)  

Ingredients:
- 2/3 c. margarine
- 2 c. brown sugar
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 c. flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 to 2 c. chocolate chips
- 1 c. chopped nuts

Directions:
- Melt shortening in saucepan. Remove from heat and add sugar. Mix well and cool slightly before adding eggs and vanilla. Blend well and add flour mixture, a little at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add chips and nuts.
- Stir in.
- Spread batter in a greased 13 x 9-inch pan.
- Bake in a 350° oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Do not overbake.
- Cool in pan and cut into bars.
- Makes 24 bars.