Rich Butter Bites

A very rich buttery cookie.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 70-75 cookies

Ingredients

• 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

• Frosting

• 4  tablespoons butter
• 2 1⁄2 cups  sifted powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  whipping cream
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
•  pecan halves or   sliced almonds

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar; beat until fluffy.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.