1 lb. light brown sugar
1 1/2 c. plain flour
1 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt

Blend sugar, butter, and eggs, vanilla, add dry ingredients and nuts. Bake in greased 9 x 13 inch pan for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool and cut in squares. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.