6 tbsp. butter (1 stick)
3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. milk
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. (10 oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease pan 9x9x2 inches.

In large mixer bowl cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts, if desired, and chocolate chunks; spread into prepared pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely. Cut into bars. Yields about 1 1/2 dozen bars.