2/3 c. shortening or oil, melted
1 pkg. brown sugar
3 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. nuts (optional)

Heat oven to 300 degrees. Add sugar and eggs to oil. Add remaining ingredients. Spread in a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake 35-40 minutes. Cut while warm.