Molasses Ginger Cookies with Bourbon-Glazed Pecans - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 3 heaping cups unsifted self-rising flour (or 3 cups all-purpose flour with 1 tablespoon baking powder)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons dark molasses
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons dried ginger
• About 50 whole pecans
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 jigger bourbon