1 stick butter
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. brown sugar
1 scant tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped nuts (pecans)
Pinch of salt

In a saucepan heat butter and brown sugar until butter melts. Cool and add rest of ingredients. Pour into a well greased and floured square pan, 9 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Sift some confectioners' sugar over top. Let cool in pan until completely cool. Cut into squares.