Blondies

by Rebecca
(Tullahoma, TN, USA)

These sweet "blondies" squares won't last long at a party.

2 cups packed brown sugar
2/3 cup butter
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups chopped almonds, pecans, or cashews (optional)

Mix ingredients together in a bowl. Spread mixture onto a greased 9 x 9" square pan. Bake in 350F degree (180C) oven for 20-25 minutes until done. Let cool then cut into squares.