2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. nuts (if desired)
2/3 c. butter
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. hot water
2 tsp. vanilla

Sift together dry ingredients. If you have a microwave, melt butter in large bowl you are going to mix ingredients in. Add brown sugar and the hot water. Mix well and add slightly beaten eggs. Then add dry ingredients and mix well.

Spread mixture in greased 8x13 pan, and sprinkle 2 cups (1 large package) of chocolate chips over mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.