Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. chopped nuts (optional)
  • 3/4 c. chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Method

  • Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Stir in nuts. Melt butter in top of double boiler.
  • Gradually add sugar and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir a couple of times.
  • Remove from heat and beat in egg and vanilla.
  • Stir in nut and flour mixture.
  • Add chocolate chips, if using.