Nutty Blonde Brownies

From ''Southern Living'' Cookbook

1/3 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 to 1 c.semisweet chocolate morsels(Optional. They are very good without the chocolate)
1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Cream butter; gradually add brown sugar, beating well. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
Combine flour, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture, and mix well. Stir in chocolate morsels and pecans. Spread mixture in a greased 12 by 7 1/2 by 1 1/2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool and cut into squares. Yield: about 3 dozen (1 1/2- inch) squares.