1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter (do not use margarine), softened
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Beat sugars, butter, vanilla and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Spread in ungreased rectangular pan, 13 x 9 inches. Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. Frost with Brown Sugar Frosting. Immediately sprinkle with pecans.
Brown Sugar Frosting
1/3 c. butter (do not use margarine)
2/3 c. packed brown sugar
3 T. milk
2 c. powered sugar
1/2 t. vanilla
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in milk; cook until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in powered sugar and vanilla, mixing well with spoon after each addition, until smooth and spreadable. If necessary, add more milk, a few drops at a time.
Frost brownies immediately as this sets up quickly.
