2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. pecans

Sift dry ingredients and set aside. Cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, orange rind and sour cream. Stir in dry ingredients, blending well. Add nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Frost while still warm.

FROSTING:

1 1/2 tbsp. butter, soft
1 1/2 tsp. grated orange rind
3 tbsp. orange juice
3 c. sifted powdered sugar

Combine all ingredients, beating until spreading consistency. Place 1/4 teaspoon frosting on each warm cookie and spread.