Blonde Brownies

Ingredients

• 2 cups Splenda brown sugar
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup (3 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    
2. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, shortening, eggs, vanilla, and water; mix well. Add flour, baking powder and baking soda; mix well. Add walnuts, and stir until well combined.
    
3. Spread batter into prepared baking dish and bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
    
4. Allow to cool slightly then drizzle with melted chocolate. Allow to cool completely. Cut into bars.