Penuche Squares

3/4 cup butter
2-1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar (16 oz)
2 eggs
1 ½ cup all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
1 cup chopped pecans, optional

1.  Preheat oven to 350℉.  Grease a 9x13" pan and set aside.

2.  In a saucepan melt the butter.  When melted add the dark brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla and stir together until smooth and melted together.

3.  In a large separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt and nuts. 

4.  Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir with a large wooden spoon until ingredients are mixed well and smooth.

5.  Pour batter into prepared greased pan.  Bake for 20-25 minutes.  Do not overbake.  Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.  Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

From Simply Stacie