Ingredients
1/2 c. butter; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
divided; 1 c. flour; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt
divided; 1 c. brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 c. finely chopped walnuts; 1 c. good quality bitter sweet chocolate chips
Preparation
Cream butter, sugar and 1/2 tsp. vanilla until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Blend into creamed mixture. Spread into greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven. Cool 5 minutes. Combine brown sugar, eggs, 1 tsp. vanilla and 3/4 tsp. salt. Beat until thick. Stir in nuts and chocolate bits. Spoon over baked layer. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool, then cut into bars.
