Frosted Maple Cookies~ Marilyn

This recipe is from Taste of Home- Ultimate Cookie Swap 2015

Ingredients:
COOKIE
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream
1 Tbsp. maple flavoring
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup chopped nuts

FROSTING
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tsp. maple flavoring
2 to 3 Tbsp. hot water

Directions:
1.  In a large bowl, cream shortening and the brown sugar until light and fluffy.  Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Stir in sour cream and maple flavoring.  Combine the flour, salt and baking soda in a separate bowl; add to creamed mixture and mix well.  Stir in nuts.  Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

2. Drop cookie 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.

3.  For frosting, in a small saucepan heat butter over low heat until golden brown.  Remove from the heat; blend in the confectioners' sugar, maple flavoring and enough hot water to achieve a spreading consistency.  Frost cookies.

Notes: FROSTED MAPLE COOKIES
Living in New England, I've come to appreciate the unique qualities of our area.  Many people here like maple flavor in their recipes, and I love this adaptation of an old favorite.
Connie Borden
Marblehead, MA