1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 tsp. vanilla
4 c. pecans, chopped
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Add cocoa and dry ingredients. Stir in pecans. Drop by teaspoon 1 inch apart on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.