1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar (packed)
1 egg
2 c. rolled oats
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. pears, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. pecans

Cream butter with brown sugar until smooth. Beat in remaining ingredients just until combined. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes about 4 1/2 dozen.

ICING:

Add milk and vanilla to powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add 4 ounce cream cheese and mix until smooth.