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Frosted Maple Pecan White Chip Cookies 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine , softened 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon maple flavoring 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups (12-ounce package) white chocolate morsels 1/2 cup chopped pecans Maple Frosting (recipe follows) 1 cup (about 60) pecan halves Combine flour and baking soda in medium bowl. Beat brown sugar, vegetable shortening, butter, eggs, maple flavoring and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and chopped pecans. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake in preheated 350 degrees F. oven for 9 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Spread with Maple Frosting; top each cookie with pecan half. For Maple Frosting: Combine 4 cups powdered sugar, 4 to 6 tablespoons milk, 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine and 1 teaspoon maple flavoring in medium bowl; stir until smooth. |
Recipe courtesy of Nana's Kitchen :o)
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