Chewy Nut Squares

Preheat oven to 350.

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, divided
1 cup flour
2 eggs
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup walnut halves and pieces
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cream butter or margarine and 1/2 cup brown sugar until fluffy. Gradually beat in 1 cup flour. Pat into bottom of 8x8x2-inch pan. Bake 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool slightly.

In bowl, beat eggs slightly. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp flour, baking powder and salt until well blended; add nuts and chocolate chips. Pour over crust; bake 30 minutes or until brown and set in center. Cool completely before cutting into squares. Makes approximately 25 squares.