1/2 c. butter
2 sq. unsweetened chocolate
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
12 c. pecans (optional)
2 eggs

Melt butter and chocolate in large pan over low heat. Remove pan from heat. Stir in sugar, flour, baking powder, vanilla and nuts. Add the eggs and beat well with egg beater. Pour into an 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove, let cool and cut in squares.