BLOND BROWNIES

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar, dark or light
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chocolate or white chocolate chips
1/2 cup pecan pieces, lightly toasted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 8×8 baking pan. In a large bowl, mix together butter and brown sugar. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. To brown sugar mixture, whisk in egg and vanilla. Mix in flour mixture and stir until completely combined. Stir in chips and nuts. Pour batter into pan. Bake for 20 or more minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into 6, 9 or 16 pieces.