Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Turn off the heat and let the butter cool slightly, then add the brown sugar, almond extract, and vanilla extract and stir until smooth. Stir in the egg.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder, then fold the flour mixture into the brown sugar mixture. Fold in the pecans. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake until set around the edges but still loose in the center, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely, then sift confectioners’ sugar on top. Cut into 16 squares.