Chocolate Chip Bars

I have been making this recipe for many years. I got the recipe from my mom. I have since discovered coconut oil and when I want to make them a bit less fattening, I sub a little of that for part of the butter.

Recently, I made them a little healthier and with less fat and they were still delicious. Not buttery like the original recipe but they disappeared in one day at my house! I had less guilt eating them, that's for sure. This is the original buttery recipe.
Because some in my family prefer no nuts, I sprinkle them on top, but only on one side.

Chocolate Chip Bars

1 stick plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter-melted

1 ½ cup brown sugar

2 beaten eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 tablespoon flaxseed meal- optional

2 cups flour (I use 1/4 whole wheat for part of the flour)

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¾ teaspoon kosher salt

½ to 1 cup milk chocolate chips

½ to 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat oven to 350. Mix together butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Whisk together dry ingredients in a bowl then add to wet and mix. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Spread batter in greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes.