2 2/3 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. butter
1 lb. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
6 oz. pkg. chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in large saucepan. Add and blend well. Brown sugar - let cool 10 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add flour mixture, nuts and chips. Bake 25-30 minutes.