Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, butter and brown sugar.
  2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
  3. Beat in vanilla and maple flavoring.
  4. Combing the flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  5. Stir in vanilla chips and pecans.
  6. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
  9. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar.
  10. Beat in maple flavoring and enough milk to achieve a spreadable consistency.
  11. Frost cooled cookies.
  12. Top each with a pecan half.