1 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. walnuts
1/3 c. melted butter or oil
1 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. hot water
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 pkg. chocolate chips

Sift dry ingredients together. Blend in nuts. Mix together oil (or butter), brown sugar, water, egg and vanilla. Blend all together. Spread in 9 x 12 pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Cut in squares.