1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup pecans OR walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/4 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup finely chopped white chocolate (for drizzling)

prehear the oven to 325°. spray or grease a 9″ square baking pan.

in a heavy medium saucepan, melt the butter with the sugar. remove from the heat & let cool slightly (don’t let the mixture harden).

stir in the eggs, nuts, flour, baking powder, & vanilla.

pour the batter into the prepared pan. bake in the center of the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. cool completely.

heat the chocolate in a microwave-safe dish on HIGH for1 minute, then stir. if necessary, heat for an additional 15-30 seconds, and stir until melted. using a teaspoon, drizzle the melted chocolate over the bars. using a small sharp knife, cut into bars.

makes 20 bars