2/3 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped pecans

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Sift flour, soda and salt together; add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Drop dough by teaspoon 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Press one pecan half in center of each cookie. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Frost cookies, if desired.

FROSTING:

Combine: 1 tbsp. shortening 1 1/2 tbsp. milk 1 tbsp. molasses

Blend until smooth. Makes 4 dozen cookies.