Walnut Chocolate Blondies

I found this recipe on Pinterest and hats off to blogger Mel from Mel's Kitchen Cafe.  She calls these Applebees Knock Offs and they are fantastic. This has been my "go-to" recipe when unexpected groups come over.  All the ingredients are in the house and it is a quick and easy recipe.  They are similar to a chocolate chip cookie bar but better!

Ingredients:
2 c. flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
10 Tbs butter
2 c. packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
3/4 c. semisweet or milk chocolate chips
3/4 c. chopped walnuts (or pecans)

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13-inch pan with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray.
Melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and mix well.
Add the eggs and vanilla and mix. Add the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda and blend until combined.
Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and nuts over the batter.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.