Sift together:

1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Cream together:

2/3 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. white sugar
1/3 c. butter

Mix together:

1 egg, well beaten
1 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream sugars and butter. Add mixed liquids. Add flour mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup broken pecans or walnuts. Spread in a 9 inch square pan, greased and floured. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.