Ingredients

1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.

Spread into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars.