Best 9 Orange Pecan Cookies Recipes

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Orange pecan cookies are a delightful treat that combines the zesty, tangy flavors of oranges with sweet pecans. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, discovering the perfect recipe for these cookies can be a fun and rewarding experience. With countless variations available, from classic to creative, there's an orange pecan cookie recipe out there to satisfy every palate. Whether you prefer a chewy, soft texture or a crispy, crunchy bite, you're sure to find a recipe that fits your preferences. So gather your ingredients and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we uncover the best recipe for orange pecan cookies.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAZY YUMMY CRANBERRY PECAN COOKIES WITH ORANGE GLAZE



Crazy Yummy Cranberry Pecan Cookies with Orange Glaze image

Cranberries, oats, pecans and orange glaze. So good!

Provided by Dion

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 orange, zested
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter, white and brown sugars, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until the mixture is creamy and well blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time, and then gradually beat in the flour just until the mixture makes a soft dough. Stir in the pecans, rolled oats, and cranberries, and drop by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set and the edges are slightly brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool for 1 minute on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to finish cooling. Glaze cookies while still a little warm.
  • Place the confectioners' sugar and orange juice in a microwave-safe bowl, and stir to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the orange zest and butter, and microwave on medium power until the butter melts and the mixture is warm, about 30 seconds. Stir the warm glaze until smooth, and drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 107.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

ORANGE PECAN COOKIES



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"This cookie is pure heaven with a glass of milk," writes Eleanor Henry of Derry, New Hampshire. It has a subtle orange flavor and just a sprinkling of chopped pecans throughout.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, orange juice and zest. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans. Shape dough into two 11-1/2-in. rolls; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. , Unwrap; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 7-8 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE-PECAN ICEBOX COOKIES



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These crisp cookies have a nice orange flavor and are chock-full of pecans, but the aren't overly sweet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange juice, orange zest and extracts. Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Shape dough into four 5-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm., Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE PECAN COOKIES



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

Provided by HAPPYBAKER1

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
¾ cup butter, softened
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange zest, divided
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon freshly squeezed orange juice
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Stir together the flour and pecans; set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 27.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

PECAN LACE SANDWICH COOKIES WITH ORANGE BUTTERCREAM



Pecan Lace Sandwich Cookies with Orange Buttercream image

Categories     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Orange     Pecan     Fall     Winter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cookies
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 cup coarsely ground pecans (about 4 ounces)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon orange juice
3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel

Steps:

  • For cookies:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Stir butter, sugar, and corn syrup in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in flour. Add nuts and vanilla; stir to combine.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until bubbling and lightly browned, about 11 minutes. Cool on sheets 10 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool completely.
  • For filling:
  • Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl until smooth. Spread 1 teaspoon filling onto bottom of 1 cookie. Top with second cookie, bottom side down, pressing lightly to adhere. Repeat with remaining cookies. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store between sheets of waxed paper in airtight container at room temperature.)

ORANGE-PECAN-GINGER COOKIES



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Stack a few of these crisp cookies and tie together with a ribbon for a perfect, delicious holiday gift!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 egg
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
1/4 cup decorator sugar crystals

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in orange peel, orange juice and egg until blended. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in pecans and ginger.
  • Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 10-inch log. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the sugar crystals on sheet of plastic wrap; roll 1 log in sugar to coat. Wrap log in plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining log and sugar crystals. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until very firm.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Cut logs into 1/4-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheets, place slices 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges start to brown and tops are light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1/2, ServingSize 1 Cookie, TransFat 0 g

ORANGE-PECAN COOKIES



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Provided by Heather Norkin

Categories     Cookies     Food Processor     Dessert     Bake     Orange     Pecan     Healthy     Self     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 16 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp grated orange zest
1 tsp orange extract
1 egg white, lightly beaten
Canola-oil cooking spray
Powdered sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Pulse pecans and sugar in a food processor into a sandlike texture. Transfer to a bowl and stir in zest and extract. Slowly stir in egg white until a thin dough forms. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Measure 16 heaping teaspoonsful of dough and roll each into a ball. Place balls on sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely before removing from pan. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

CRAN-ORANGE OATMEAL PECAN COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup Crisco (If you buy the sticks it is one stick) + 2tbs of water
1 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.5 cup bread flour (can use all-purpose flour it will less chewy this way)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tbs orange zest (probably 1-2 oranges worth)
1/3 cup of orange juice (can use the fresh from the oranges you zested OR just use from a bottle)
1.5 cups of craisins or any brand dried cranberry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) In a large bowl, cream together the Crisco, water, brown sugar, egg, orange zest, orange juice and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together. Mix the dry into the wet ingredients until well combined. Then stir in the nuts and dried fruit. Bake for 10-12 minutes and cool on a wire rack

ORANGE PECAN COOKIES



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These are really good and fairly quick to make.

Provided by Marilyn Tucker

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c margarine
1 c brown sugar, packes
1 egg
1 tsp grated orange rind
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Mix margarine,sugar, egg, orange rind, and vanilla.
  • 2. Blend in flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir in pecans
  • 3. Form into rolls 2 1/2 inches across. Wrap in waxed paper and chill until firm.
  • 4. Slice 1/8 inch thick and bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 400* for 8 to 10 minutes. This makes 3 dozen cookies.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh oranges. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can substitute orange juice concentrate, but the flavor will not be as intense.
  • To make sure your cookies are evenly baked, use a cookie scoop to measure out the dough. This will help ensure that all of the cookies are the same size and shape.
  • If you don't have a cookie scoop, you can use a tablespoon to measure out the dough. Just be sure to level off the dough with a knife before baking.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. The edges should be golden brown and the centers should be slightly soft. If you overbake the cookies, they will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving. This will help them to set and firm up.

Conclusion:

Orange pecan cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their bright citrus flavor and crunchy pecans, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these orange pecan cookies a try!

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