No chocolate on these brownies, they're flavored with brown sugar, vanilla and walnuts for a crunchy bite.

Beige Brownies

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan; set aside.
2. Combine brown sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl; stir well.
3. In a separate bowl stir flour, baking powder and salt together; add to sugar/egg mixture and mix well, stir in walnuts.
4. Spread into pan; bake until a wooden pick inserted 2-inches from edge comes out clean, about 25 minutes. The center may still be soft.
5. Cool before cutting into squares.

Makes 16 bars.