2/3 c. butter
1 box light brown sugar
3 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lg. pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. pecans (opt.)

Melt butter in 9"x13" baking pan. Pour melted butter into mixing bowl and add sugar. Cream together. Add other ingredients. Mix well. Pour into greased pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes.