INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons soft butter 1 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup chopped pecans Combine 2 Tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and pecans and set aside. In mixer bowl, blend 1/2 cup butter, 1 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, vanilla, flour and baking powder. Stir in pecan mixture. Shape into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with glass dipped in sugar. Bake in 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes. As with any cookie, be careful to not overbake.