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.