Lorraine's Blonde Brownies

1/3 c. margarine

1 T. hot water

1 egg

1 t. vanilla

1 c. flour

1 c. brown sugar

1 t. baking powder

1/8 t. soda

1/2 t. salt

3/4 c. peeled and grated zucchini

1/2 c. chopped nuts

1/2 c. chocolate chips

Melt margarine with hot water.  Add brown sugar and beat well.  Cool.  Add eggs, vanilla and beat. Mix cry ingredients and add to mixture.  Stir in zucchini and nuts.  Add chips.

Bake 30 min at 350 degrees