Ingredients
| 1/2 Cup |
shortening |
| 1 1/2 Cup |
brown sugar |
| 2 |
eggs |
| 1 Cup |
sour cream |
| 1 Teaspoon |
vanilla |
| 2 3/4 Cup |
flour |
| 1/2 Teaspoon |
baking soda |
| 1/2 Teaspoon |
baking powder |
| 1/2 Teaspoon |
salt |
| 2/3 Cup |
chopped pecans |
| 4 Tablespoon |
butter |
| 1 Cup |
powdered sugar |
| 2 Tablespoon |
hot water |
Instructions
Cream shortening, brown sugar and eggs. Stir in sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix dry ingredients and add to first mixture. Add nuts and mix well. Chill dough for 1 hour. Drop by teaspoon on greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. While cookies are baking, heat butter until golden brown. Blend in powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in hot water until icing is smooth. Frost cookies while they're still warm.
