3/4 c. butter
3/4 c. dark brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. finely chopped pecans

Cream butter. Add sugar and blend thoroughly. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Sift dry ingredients together and add gradually, mixing well. Stir in pecans.

Shape into rolls 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter and in waxed paper. Chill until firm. Slice thin and place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees) for 8 minutes or until brown.