1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c. chocolate syrup
3/4 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour and soda together. Cream butter. Add sugar, gradually beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs (one at a time) beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients alternately with syrup. Add nuts and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Spoon into a 9 inch square pan. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until done. Recipe may be doubled for a 9 x 13 pan.