Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies

INGREDIENTS

Cookies::

1 cup

butter or margarine, softened

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

1/2 cup

packed brown sugar

large egg

1 tsp

vanilla

2 cups

flour (I did 50% whole wheat, 50% all-purpose, but you could use all-purpose)

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

finely chopped pecans

pecan halves or chopped pecans, toasted, optional

Frosting::

1 cup

packed brown sugar

1/2 cup

milk or cream (I use 1% milk)

1 tbsp

butter or margarine

2 cups

powdered sugar, sifted