Orange Pecan Cookies Recipe
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Orange Pecan Cookies

By: HAPPYBAKER1  
"This is a great tea time cookie. A pecan cookie with a hint of orange and chocolate. Great for Christmas trays too."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 36 cookies
 

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange zest, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Stir together the flour and pecans; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 tablespoon of orange zest, vanilla and orange juice. Stir in the flour and nuts until well blended. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls, and place them 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown. Cool for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  4. Place the chocolate chips in a small glass or ceramic bowl, and place in the microwave. Heat for 1 minute, then stir. Continue heating and stirring at 20 second intervals until smooth.
  5. Dip the cookies into the melted chocolate, and sprinkle the remaining orange zest over the top before the chocolate sets for decoration. Cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator until set, then store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 97 | Total Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 10mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2005 by crex42 
We had Christmas cookies party. We baked orange pecan cookies. We tried to eat. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by KonaCook 
These cookies are AMAZING!!! Seriously. If you are looking for the ultimate Christmas cookie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2007 by Sandra25 
Very good! Followed the recipe exactly except for the orange zest, so they could even have a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2009 by teach5olsh 
I always like to try new cookie recipes for Christmas. This one was excellent. Orange... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2008 by Wendy 
Yum Yum Yum. I used Grand Marnier instead of the orange juice, but they still came out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by SSPILMANN 
I was't crazy about these... Too much work for an OK result. MORE

 
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