Blonde Brownies
["2 1/2 c. flour", "2 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. shortening", "1 box brown sugar", "4 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/4 c. chocolate chips", "1 c. nuts (optional)", "1/4 c. chocolate chips"]
["Mix together flour, baking powder and salt.", "Set aside.", "Melt shortening in a large saucepan.", "Add brown sugar to shortening; blend well and cool 10 minutes.", "Add 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips and nuts."]
["flour", "baking powder", "salt", "shortening", "brown sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "chocolate chips", "nuts", "chocolate chips"]