Heat oven to 350. Combine first 7 ingredients; blend well. Stir in
nuts. Let stand 5 minutes. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls into sugar;
gently toss until sugar coated. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased
cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes.(Cookies will be soft in center.)
Cool 1 minute; remove from pans.
If desired, frost cookies. Combine frosting ingredients; blend until
smooth.Spread on cooled cookies.
~- above 3500 feet: bake at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes. From: Pillsbury
America's Bake-off, 1978.