1 stick butter
1 box light brown sugar
3 eggs
2 c. self-rising flour
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped pecans
Chocolate chips (optional)

Soften butter at room temperature. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, flour, vanilla and nuts. Bake in 13 x 9 inch greased and floured pan for 45 minutes at 325 degrees.