Frosted Maple Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 1 tablespoon maple flavoring
• 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 
  FROSTING:
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons maple flavoring
• 2 to 3 tablespoons hot water

Directions

• In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and maple flavoring. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks.
• For frosting, in a small saucepan, heat butter over low heat until golden brown. Remove from the heat; blend in confectioners' sugar, maple flavoring and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cookies. 
• Yield: 4 dozen (2-1/2-inch cookies).

Recipe Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Frosted-Maple-Cookies