1/2 c Butter

1 1/2 tsp Baking powder

1 c Brown sugar -- packed

1/2 c Almonds -- coarsely chop

2 Eggs -- beaten

1 tsp Vanilla extract

1/2 c Chocolate chips

1 1/2 c Flour

Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil; turn off heat. Cool for 5-10 minutes. Rapidly stir in eggs, being careful not to cook them. Add vanilla. In bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Stir into sugar-egg mix. Pour into a greased