1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour (sift before measuring)
1/8 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease 8x8x2 inch baking pan. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.

In small bowl of electric mixer, at medium speed, beat butter, sugar, and eggs until mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate and vanilla. At low speed, blend in flour mixture. Fold in chopped walnuts. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.

With sharp knife, cut into squares. Let cool completely in pan. Makes 16.