Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2012

These are very tasty. I used dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet, which I think went very well with the orange flavor.

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Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2012

The texture of these was like play dough. Maybe something is wrong with the directions. Seems like not enough sugar and/or lacking a leavening agent.

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BDonachy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Point Hope, Alaska, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2011

These are very nice cookies for Christmas. I made them into a crescent shape and dipped half in the chocolate. I used orange liqueur as well and added a bit to the chocolate. This was a mistake as it turned the chocolate hard. I added some oil and that thinned it out again and I was able to use.

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pamjlee

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Living In: London, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2011

Came out great, I followed recipe exactly except for the butter (I used "can't believe it's not butter" instead). It was getting picked off the tray before I could even put the chocolate on it!

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MichelleB

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Oviedo, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2010

This recipes is basically a Russian Tea Cake with an orange twist. I will not make again. My Russian Tea cakes are so much better than this recipe. Very little orange flavor. It needed a whole cup of butter and a lot more orange....in the garbage they go and out comes my old recipe!

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grandma boss

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2009

I find these cookies to be a big hit with grown ups, not so much with the kids. They are great with coffee or tea, not overly sweet, and look nice on a christmas cookie tray. I like them for breakfast, but don't tell!

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Gwenevere

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Strasburg, Ohio, USA

Living In: Beach City, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2009

I always like to try new cookie recipes for Christmas. This one was excellent. Orange chocolate is a favorite in my hometown of Buffalo, NY, so I knew I would love these. The flavors blend so well and the pecans add another dimension. I will make these again and have been asked by a co-worker for the recipe.

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teach5olsh

Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2008

These cookies are AMAZING!!! Seriously. If you are looking for the ultimate Christmas cookie these are SO perfect. This recipe has become a Xmas cookie favorite in our home; I just made it for the third time. The flavors of orange and chocolate and 'nuttiness' are comforting and classy. Some things I've adjusted: -I sometimes roll them into 'fingers' and then dip them, kinda fun for presentation. - I always have issues with using the chocolate chips and reccomend quliaty semi-sweet or dark baking chocolate instead. - Toast the pecans first for a richer flavour - Squish the dough balls down, they're better if they're a wee bit thinner - A add a bit of orange zest right into the melted chocolate, and a splash of orange liquor into the dough Thanks for a fantastic recipe!

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KonaCook

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2008

Yum Yum Yum. I used Grand Marnier instead of the orange juice, but they still came out amazing. Mine didn't spread at all, so you might need to "flatten" them a bit if you don't want a ball-shaped cookie. Whatever the shape, though, these cookies are awesome!

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