1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1/4 c. water
2 eggs
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1 pkg. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. nuts (opt.)

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch pan. Combine half the cake mix (dry), the water, eggs, butter and sugar in mixing bow; mix thoroughly. Blend in remaining cake mix. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Spread in pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cool. Cut into bars. Makes about 30.