In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar untill light and fluffy. Add 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 greased pan 11x7 baking pan. bake at 350° for 25-30 mins.

yield: 2 dozen