1 c. butter
4 tbsp. powdered sugar
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 c. finely chopped pecans

Cream butter and sugar. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to creamed butter. Add vanilla and nuts. Drop in 1-inch balls on a greased cookie sheet and then mash slightly flat.

Bake at 375°F until brown. If desired, roll in powdered sugar.

Makes 5 dozen cookies.