Blonde Brownies
["2 c. unbleached flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2/3 c. butter", "1 c. chopped pecans (optional)", "2 c. brown sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 (8 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips (optional)"]
["Melt butter and brown sugar.", "Add to beaten eggs.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Spread in greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Sprinkle pecans on top.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes. Store in airtight container."]
["flour", "baking powder", "salt", "butter", "pecans", "brown sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "chocolate chips"]