Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans.

Spread into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack; cut into bars.