1 c. sifted plain flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/3 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Sift together. Add nuts and mix well. Melt butter and add sugar. Mix well and cool.

Add egg and vanilla. Add flour mixture small amount at a time mixing well after each addition. Pour into greased 8 or 9 inch square pan. Bake 350 degrees 20- 25 minutes. Cool in pan - cut into desired squares.

This recipe doubles well and bake in 9x13 pan.

Variation: Sprinkle top with semi-sweet chocolate chips.