ICED BROWN SUGAR COOKIES

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I received this recipe for brown sugar cookies some 40 years ago at a shower where the hostess asked each guest to share a favorite recipe. This was the most popular of them all. Dark brown sugar gives these cookies added richness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely ground pecans
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
ICING:
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, pecans, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes or until easy to handle. , Shape into 1-in. balls; then roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For icing, combine brown sugar and cream in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Sift confectioners' sugar into the hot mixture; stir until combined. Drizzle icing over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Eka Kobaidze
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I'm not a big fan of brown sugar, but these cookies look so good that I might have to give them a try.


Farah Wael
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These cookies look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


rana rehan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard.


Srijana Khatri
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Shadowz For JFT
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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend them!


Charlie Randall
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're a great recipe to have on hand.


Rohet Parwani
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These cookies are the perfect way to use up leftover brown sugar.


Sinapati Fialelei
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for any occasion.


Lynn Makin
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


A'Taya Taylor
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Mbali Tshabalala
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These cookies were so delicious! They were the perfect balance of chewy and crispy, and the brown sugar gave them a wonderful flavor.