PLANTATION BARS

2/3 cup margarine
1 lb brown sugar
3 eggs
1 t. vanilla
3 T. milk or water
3 t. baking powder
2 ¾ cups flour
1 pkg. chocolate or butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped nuts
glaze ½ cup each conf. sugar and milk

Melt margarine. add brown sugar, stir until blended and cool. Add eggs one at a time beating after each until smooth. Add vanilla and milk or water Add flour and baking powder mixture (all at once), blending well. Add chips and nuts. Pour into well greased and floured cookie sheet with sides, spreading batter well into corners of sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes, or until done. Will look shiny when done. Remove from oven and pour on glaze evenly. Cool for several minutes. Dip a knife into cool water and use to score off and remove bars to waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight containers. Makes about 72 bars.

Sandy Martin