Ingredients: 2 3/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 stick butter, margarine or shortening MELTED 1 lb. dark brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 3 large eggs 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup chopped nuts OR replace part of chips and nuts with some butterscotch chips, minimarshmallows, raisins, drained chopped marachino cherries etc. powdered sugar Directions:Beat sugar, vanilla and eggs into the melted margarine. Combine all the dry ingredients and blend into the margarine mixture well. Stir in chips and nuts. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 F 30 minutes or tested done. Cool completely. JOAN'S TIP: chill well covered. To serve, cut pieces and remove and let warm up a bit at room temperature. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. Leftovers freeze well. These are scrumptious. Note:the melted margarine or butter makes all the difference in this recipe. |