1 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped pecans

Mix all ingredients together. Spoon out on wax paper into "logs" to form roll of dough. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate until firm.