Oatmeal Cinnamon Crispies

1 1/4 C butter, softened
2 1/2  C granulated sugar
1/4 C dark molasses
2 eggs
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2  T cinnamon
1/2 T vanilla extract
2 1/4 C flour
2 1/4 C old fashioned oats
1  C finely chopped pecans

Heat oven 375 degrees.  Grease two cookie sheets. Cream first three ingredients. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Beat until well blended. Add flour and blend. Add oats and nuts and blend. Drop by rounded spoonful onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for five to nine minutes. It may be necessary to turn sheets around so they brown evenly. Let cool on sheets for about three minutes. Remove to wire rack till cool. Cookies will look medium brown and crinkly.