Frosted Maple Cookies

1 c firmly packed brown sugar (230 grams)
3/4 c shortening (150 grams)
1 t maple extract
1/2 t vanilla
1 egg
1 1/2 c flour (190 grams)
1 t soda

Frosting
2 c powdered sugar (240 grams)
2 T milk
2 T margarine or butter, softened
1 t maple extract
36 pecan halves

Heat oven to 350. In large bowl, combine brown sugar, shortening, maple extract, vanilla and egg; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour and soda; mix until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes. Let rest 1 minute befoer removing from cookie sheets; cool.

In small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients except pecan halves; spread thinly or drizzle over cooled cookies. Place pecan half on top of each cookies. Makes 3 dozen cookies.