2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. softened butter
1 c. sugar, brown or white
2 lg. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 oz. pkg. instant pudding, any flavor
1 tbsp. liquid
3/4 c. chocolate chips, optional
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Add pudding, vanilla, extra liquid. Blend in flour and baking powder. Fold in half of the chocolate chips, if desired. Spread in greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Top with remaining chocolate chips and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 35 minutes, until edges pull away from pan. When cool, cut into bars. Possible combinations: pistachio pudding, white sugar, milk; milk chocolate pudding, brown sugar, strong coffee; lemon pudding, white sugar, orange juice (no chocolate chips).