Mincemeat Cookies
This recipe serves 54. One serving contains 162 calories, 2g of protein, and 6g of fat. Head to the store and pick up ground cinnamon, flour, brown sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes.
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
Remove to wire racks to cool.
For the frosting, combine the brown sugar and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 6-8 minutes, stirring twice, or until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the confectioners' sugar, cream and extract; beat until smooth. Frost the cookies; top each with a pecan half.