3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. butter, softened
1 (1 lb.) box light brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
5 lg. eggs, room temperature
1 c. milk
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
2 tsp. confectioners' sugar

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large bowl using mixer at medium speed, beat butter, brown sugar and vanilla until light, 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition (total beating time: 10 minutes).