Chewy Caramel Squares 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cup dark brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups chopped pecans Confectioners' sugar (optional) Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Melt butter in a large glass bowl in the microwave. Let cool slightly. Add brown sugar and stir well. Add eggs, flour, baking powder, vanilla extract and pecans. Mix well. Spread in a greased 13 x 9-inch pan and bake for 30 minutes. Allow to cool, then cut into squares. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.