Butterscotch Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1 1/2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

1. Combine butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, mixing well. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until well blended.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Gradually add to creamed mixture, stirring well. Stir in pecans. Spread mixture in a greased 9-inch square pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Cool brownies completely in pan, and cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.