1/4 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 to 1 c. walnuts, finely chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir brown sugar into butter. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Let ingredients cool somewhat. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add sifted mixture into the butter mixture. Add walnuts. Pour batter into greased 9 x 9 inch pan. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool. Cut into bars. Recipe may be doubled (use larger pan).