2/3 c. cooking oil
2 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. hot water
2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

In a large bowl, combine cooking oil, brown sugar, hot water, vanilla and eggs. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt and pecans. Add small amounts of dry mixture to the first mixture; mix well after each addition. Spread in greased and floured 13x9x2 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until done. Store in tightly covered container.