- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
 - 2 eggs
 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans
 
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add the eggs, one 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 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.