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1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the toasted, finely chopped pecans.
7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Flatten each dough ball slightly and create a small indent in the center using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
9. In a medium bowl, whisk together the light corn syrup, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, melted butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 large eggs until smooth and well-combined.
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