Cookies

Frosted Maple Pecan White Chip Cookies

Level

Easy

Prep

20 minutes

Cook

9 minutes

Servings

60 cookies (5 dozen)

These pretty Frosted Maple Pecan White Chip Cookies are flavored with maple and vanilla morsels and topped with a simple maple frosting. Easy to make, yet elegant enough for special guests.

Key Ingredients

Morsels and Baking Ingredients

NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Premier White Morsels

12 oz.

Ingredients

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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 cups packed brown sugar
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1 cup vegetable shortening
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3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened, divided
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons maple flavoring, divided
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Premier White Morsels
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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1 cup pecan halves (about 60)
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4 cups powdered sugar
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4 or more tablespoons milk

Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 2

Combine flour and baking soda in a medium bowl. Beat brown sugar, vegetable shortening, 1/2 cup butter, eggs, maple flavoring and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and chopped pecans. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 4

Combine powdered sugar, milk, remaining 1/4 cup butter and maple flavoring in a medium bowl; stir until smooth. Spread each cookie with Maple Frosting and top with a pecan half.