Blonde Brownies (Melodie)

1/2 cup butter                                                        

1 ½ cups brown sugar                                             

Add 2 eggs                                                   

1 tsp. vanilla

1 ½ cups less 1 TBS. flour

2 tsp. baking powder

¾ cup chopped nuts

Melt butter in saucepan.  Remove from heat and add brown sugar.  Blend well.  Add  eggs, one at a time.  Add vanilla, flour and. baking powder.  Mix well.  Add chopped nuts. Stir lightly.  Pour into 9x13 greased and floured pan.  Bake at 350°for 30 minutes.  Eat as is, or frost with caramel frosting.