Blondies

½ cup butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix well. Add dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

Pour mixture into 8-inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes.