1 1/4 c. butter
2 c. sugar
3 tbsp. molasses
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 1/4 c. flour
2 1/3 c. old fashioned oatmeal
1 c. pecans, chopped

Cream butter and sugar. Add molasses, eggs and vanilla. Add flour, cinnamon, baking powder and soda. Add oatmeal and pecans. Drop by tablespoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for about 9 minutes.