White Chip Macadamia Bars/Cookies

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla

2 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

2 cups white chocolate chips

1/2 to 1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. In medium bowl, beat butter with brown sugar at medium speed until creamy and lightened in color, about 4 minutes.

2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating at low speed until combined. Add vanilla.

3. In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Fold into wet mixture until combined.

4. Add chips and nuts.

For bars: Spread batter into 13 x 9 x 2 - inch baking pan in an even layer. Bake at 350 F for 27 to 30 minutes. Let cool at least 40 minutes before cutting into squares.

For cookies: Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 9 to 13 minutes until golden brown.