Grandma Annie'S Blonde Brownies
["2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. soda", "2/3 c. margarine", "2 c. brown sugar", "2 eggs, slightly beaten", "2 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. chopped nuts (optional)", "chocolate chips"]
["Put dry ingredients and nuts in bowl.", "Melt margarine and add brown sugar.", "Mix well.", "Cool.", "Add eggs and mix well; add vanilla.", "Add dry ingredients and blend well.", "Place in greased 13 x 9-inch pan.", "Sprinkle with chocolate chips.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes."]
["flour", "baking powder", "soda", "margarine", "brown sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "nuts", "chocolate chips"]