RICH BUTTER BITES

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Provided by MARIA MAC

Time 30m

Yield 70-75 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
4 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
pecan halves or sliced almonds

Steps:

In a medium mixing bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar; beat until fluffy.
Add egg yolk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat well. Beat in the flour to form stiff dough. Roll into 3/4 inch balls. Place balls on greased baking sheet.
Flatten balls with the bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Remove to wire racks; cool cookies completely.
Frosting: In a saucepan cook and stir butter until lightly browned. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add whipping cream, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Frost cooled cookies and garnish with a pecan half or a sliced almond.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.9, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 19.8, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 0.4