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Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
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Melt margarine in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat.
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Beat the eggs in a small bowl and "temper" them (continue beating) with some of the slightly cooled, (but still melted), margarine to avoid scrambling the eggs. Pour the egg-margarine mixture back into the saucepan and add the sugar and vanilla.
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After blending the previous ingredients, add the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
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Gently stir in the chocolate chips and the peanuts.
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Spread the mixture into an ungreased 9" x 13" baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, (do not overbake).
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Allow to cool completely and then cut into bars.