Frosted Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup firm packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup finely choppd pecans; pecan halves; Brown Sugar Frosting; 1 cup firm packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 1 1/2 - 1 2/3 cups sifted powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firm packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely choppd pecans
pecan halves
Brown Sugar Frosting
1 cup firm packed brown sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 1/2 - 1 2/3 cups sifted powdered sugar

1
Beat butter at medium speed until creay,gradually add sugars,mixing well.
2
Add egg and vanilla,beat well.
3
Combine flour,soda and salt,gradually add to creamed mixture,mixing after each addition.
4
Stir in Chopped pecans.
5
Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
6
Shape dough into 1 inch balls,place on ungreased cookie sheets.
7
Bake at 350 for 10-12 mintes.
8
Let cool on wire racks and spread frosting over top.
9
FROSTING-----.
10
Combine brown sugar and half and half in a saucepan.
11
Cook over medim heat,stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil,boil 4 minutes.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Stir in butter.
14
Add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and beat at medium speed until smooth.
15
Gradually add nough remaning powdered sugar to make desired spreding consistency.

1339

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup firm packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Frosted Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Frosted Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies

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