Ingredients
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COOKIES
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
ICING
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whole pecans
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 350*F.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
Blend in the egg and vanilla.
In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture, stirring just until combined.
Shape Tbsp.
of dough into balls; space 2\" apart on lightly greased or parchment paper-lined cookie sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned; cool on the sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
Meanwhile, make the icing: In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix the brown sugar and heavy cream; bring to a boil.
Cook and stir for 2 minutes; remove pan from heat and stir in the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
Dip the bottoms of the pecans into the icing and place 2 on each cookie; drizzle tops with more icing.
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