1 ea Egg

1 c Brown sugar, packed

1 1/2 ts Vanilla

1/2 c Flour

1/4 ts Baking soda

1/4 ts Salt

1 c Walnuts, chopped (optional)

Oil an 8-inch square pan. Stir together egg, sugar and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, then add walnuts. Spread in pan, and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes; centers will be soft. Cool before cutting into 2-inch squares. Makes 16 bars