Frosted Maple Spice Drops

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F
2. 2
   Combine brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter in large bowl.
3. 3
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
4. 4
   Add egg, milk and 1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring; continue beating until well mixed.
5. 5
   Reduce speed to low; add all remaining cookie ingredients.
6. 6
   Beat until well mixed.
7. 7
   Drop dough by level teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
8. 8
   Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until set.
9. 9
   Transfer to wire rack.
10. 10
    Cool completely.
11. 11
    Combine cream cheese and 2 tablespoons butter in small bowl.
12. 12
    Beat at medium speed until creamy.
13. 13
    Reduce speed to low; add all remaining frosting ingredients except pecans.
14. 14
    Continue beating until smooth and creamy.
15. 15
    Spread 1 teaspoon frosting on each cookie; top with pecan half.