Chocolate syrup brownies recipe

1 c Flour
1/4 ts Baking powder
1/2 c Butter
1 c Sugar
2 Eggs
3/4 c Chocolate syrup
3/4 c Chopped pecans
1 ts Vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour and soda together. Cream butter. Add sugar, gradually beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs (one at a time) beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients alternately with syrup. Add nuts and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Spoon into a 9 inch square pan. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until done. Recipe may be doubled for a 9 x 13 pan.