Brown Sugar Brownies (Blondies)

I believe this may be my new favorite treat!! They are so good and so easy, you just can't go wrong with these brownies. 

1-1/3 cup sifted AP flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 tbsp vanilla
1/2 cups chopped pecans (you can also use walnuts)

Pre-heat oven to 350*.  Lightly grease a 9x9 pan.

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.  In large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth.

Stir in the flour mixture and the nuts until well blended.  Spread evenly in prepared pan.  Bake 25-30 minutes or until surface springs back when gently pressed.  Cool slightly.  While still warm, cut into bars with a sharp knife.