Brown Sugar Cookies

By Addie

I received this recipe some 40 years ago at a shower where the hostess asked each guest to share a favorite recipe. This was the most popular of them all. Dark brown sugar gives these cookies added richness. (Taste of Home)

Ingredients

• COOKIES:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup finely ground pecans
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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• ICING:
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, pecans, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes or until easy to handle.

Shape into 1-in. balls; then roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

For icing, combine brown sugar and cream in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Sift confectioners' sugar into the hot mixture; stir until combined. Drizzle icing over cookies. Yield: 5-1/2 dozen.
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REVIEW:

These cookies are worth the effort. The first time I made them I had walnuts on hand and used them instead of pecans. They are great both ways!