1/3 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 tsp. baking powder
1/3 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. pecans, chopped
1 (6 oz.) pkg. butterscotch morsels, chopped fine

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture, mixing well (batter will be stiff). Stir in the pecans and chopped butterscotch morsels.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet; cool completely on wire racks. Yield: 6 dozen.