Ingredients

1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, melted2 eggs1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup vanilla or white chips1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts or almonds

Preparation

In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; add to sugar mixture until well blended. Stir in vanilla chips and nuts.

Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into diamond shapes if desired.