Ingredients

• unsalted butter - 1 cup (2 sticks)
• light brown sugar - 1 cup
• granulated sugar - ½ cup
• eggs - 2 large
• vanilla extract - 2 teaspoons
• all-purpose flour - 2 cups
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• salt - ½ teaspoon
• chopped nuts (optional) - 1 cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. 2.

   Melt the butter over medium heat, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.

3. 3.

   Add brown sugar and granulated sugar to the melted butter and mix well.

4. 4.

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5.

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

6. 6.

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

7. 7.

   Fold in the chopped nuts, if using.

8. 8.

   Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.

9. 9.

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. 10.

    Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutritional Facts