Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla.
• Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Mix in the pecans, if using.
• Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden.
• Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.