Lickety Split Brown Sugar Muffins

We loved these muffins growing up!

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup milk
2 cups flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Beat all ingredients together until mixed well. Pour into muffin cups filling about 2/3 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes.