Heide's Kentucky Derby Dessert

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended.
3. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with walnuts and chocolate chips. Top with remaining batter and spread evenly.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Cool in pan before cutting into bars.

Interesting Facts

• The Kentucky Derby is the longest running horse race in the United States.
• The Kentucky Derby is the first race of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
• The official drink of the Kentucky Derby is a Mint Julep.