Orange Sour Cream Cookies

COOKIE:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped pecans

FROSTING:
1 1/2 tablespoons butter -- softened
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 cups sifted powdered sugar

Sift flour, baking soda, and salt and set aside. Cream 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar, add eggs, vanilla, 1 teaspoon orange rind, and sour cream. Stir in dry ingredients, blending well. Add pecans. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.

Meanwhile make frosting: Combine 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, 1-1/2 teaspoons orange rind, orange juice, and powdered sugar, beating well until of spreading consistency. Remove cookies from oven. While still warm, place 1/4 teaspoon frosting on each cookie.