3/4 c. shortening or 1 1/2 sticks butter, melted
1 lb. brown sugar
3 eggs
2 2/3 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts (optional)
1 c. chocolate chips

Mix melted butter or shortening and sugar. Add eggs and dry ingredients. Beat well. Add chips and nuts - stir. Bake in a 10 x 14 inch pan at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Do not overbake. Cut while warm. (Can be frozen).