In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla and pumpkin. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Add in batches to pumpkin mixture until well combined. Stir in white chocolate and pecans. Shape dough into 2 (14-inch x 1 1/2-inch) slightly flattened logs. Place 2 inches apart on parchment lined baking sheet.