Mincemeat Cookies

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Add mincemeat; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
2. For frosting, combine brown sugar and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil, stirring twice, for 6-8 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Add confectioners' sugar, cream and extract; beat until smooth. Frost cookies; top each with a pecan half.