Nicole Nelson's Blonde Brownies

2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup nuts
2 cups brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup shortening
2 slightly beaten eggs
1 package chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together. Bake for 20-25 minutes.