1 c. butter plus 1 tbsp. for greasing cookie sheet
1 box brown sugar (lg. brown preferred)
2 eggs, well beaten
2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour, plus 2 tbsp. for dusting pecans
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1-2 c. pecans, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a large cookie sheet with the 1 tablespoon butter; set aside.

In a large bowl cream 1 cup butter and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs, stirring until well blended. Sift the 2 1/2 cups flour with the baking soda and salt and add to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough is formed.

In a small bowl, dust the pecans with 2 tablespoons flour. Then add to the cookie dough. Drop by teaspoon onto the cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 12-15 minutes until light brown. Cool; store in airtight container.