1/2 c. butter
2/3 c. brown sugar, packed
1 unbeaten egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. maple flavoring
1 2/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Whole pecans

Cream shortening with sugar. Add egg, flavoring and salt. Beat well. Add flour and mix well. Chill for 1/2 hour. Shape into roll and wrap in waxed paper. Chill overnight. Cut into 1/4 inch slices. Press pecan into each cookie slice. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

ICING:

1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/8 c. butter
Pinch of salt
1/8 c. milk
Small amount of maple flavoring

Bring to a boil. Let cool and then sift in powdered sugar until frosting is firm. Ice.