Best 12 Orange Pecan Icebox Cookies Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey as we delve into the world of Orange Pecan Icebox Cookies, a tantalizing treat that offers a harmonious blend of tangy citrus and nutty flavors. These delectable cookies, often referred to as "log cookies" due to their unique preparation method, are characterized by their refreshing orange zest, buttery richness, and a generous helping of toasty pecans. As their name suggests, icebox cookies require a period of chilled dough refrigeration, resulting in a perfect balance of crisp and chewy textures. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, this article will guide you through the steps of creating these luscious cookies, ensuring that each bite transports you to a realm of citrusy delight.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE-ROSEMARY ICEBOX COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h

Yield about 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

Grated zest of 1 orange
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg, separated, plus 1 egg yolk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sanding sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the orange zest, granulated sugar, confectioners' sugar, rosemary and salt in a food processor and process, scraping the bowl occasionally, until the mixture is sandy and turns orange, about 1 minute. Add the butter and process until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the egg yolks and process, scraping the bowl occasionally, until combined, about 1 minute. Add the flour and process until smooth, about 1 minute. (The dough will be very soft.)
  • Divide the dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using the plastic to help you, shape each into a 10-inch-long log. Wrap and refrigerate until firm but not hard, 1 hour.
  • Unwrap and reshape each into a smooth, even cylinder. Wrap again tightly and refrigerate until very hard, at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly beat the egg white in a small bowl. Unwrap 1 log and brush all over with some of the egg white, then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sanding sugar. Using a sharp knife, slice into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Arrange 2 inches apart on one of the prepared pans. Repeat with the second log of dough.
  • Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies are golden around the edges, 20 to 24 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the pans, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

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 BUTTER COOKIES



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I really enjoy orange flavored cookies than add pecans and chocolate, so good! This recipe was found on Recipe4Living's website and submitted by lonewolf.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 42m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, 1/2 lb. softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons orange extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup pecans, chopped
12 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl cream together the butter and sugar. Add both orange and vanilla extracts, mix well. Mix in the egg and stir well.
  • In another medium bowl mix together well the flour and baking powder. Gradually add flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir in the chopped pecans and mix well to combine.
  • On a ungreased cookie sheet drop rounded teaspoonfuls of cookie dough. Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool cookies for 10-12 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
  • In a microwavable bowl add the semisweet chocolate morsels. Microwave for 1 minute, stirring chocolate halfway through.
  • Dip only the tops of cookies in the melted chocolate and let set on a cookie sheet covered with wax paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.9, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 28.5, Sodium 86.2, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 16.1, Protein 2.5

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.

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

ORANGE ICEBOX COOKIES



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Make and share this Orange Icebox Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT10m

Yield 3 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 3/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sugar
3 drops red food coloring
3 drops yellow food coloring
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • in large bowl, cream butter and sugar.add egg and orange rind.mix well.
  • sift together flour, salt and baking soda.
  • add to creamed mixture --
  • on a floured surface, knead dough till smooth --
  • shape into 2 rolls about 1 1/2" in diameter.and flatten tops to make an oval shape.
  • wrap in waxed paper and chill overnight.in refrigerator.
  • preheat oven to 375* --
  • grease and flour a cookie sheet.
  • add food coloring to 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
  • to make desired orange color.
  • roll dough in colored sugar and slice 1/4" thick.
  • arrange on cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • to prepare ICING:.
  • mix powdered sugar and orange juice.
  • brush cookies with icing --
  • let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 829.6, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 130.2, Sodium 464.4, Carbohydrate 137.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 89.2, Protein 8.6

PECAN ICEBOX COOKIES



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My best friend's grandmother frequently makes these old-fashioned cookies and was kind enough to pass the treasured family recipe on to me.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Shape into four 6-1/2-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight. , Unwrap and cut into 1/8-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRAN-ORANGE ICEBOX COOKIES



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These are among my family's favorite cookies around Christmas. The cran-orange flavor makes them special. -Nancy Rollag, Kewaskum, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans
8 to 10 drops red food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Transfer 1 cup dough to a small bowl; stir in orange zest and set aside. To the remaining dough, add cranberries, pecans and, if desired, food coloring; divide in half., Line an 8x4-in. loaf pan with waxed paper. Press 1 portion of cranberry dough evenly into pan; top with orange dough, then remaining cranberry dough. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Remove dough from pan; cut in half lengthwise. Cut each portion into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets., Bake at 375° until edges begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g 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 Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
½ cup sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
½ teaspoon lemon extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars. Beat in egg, orange juice, orange peel and extracts. Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in pecans. Shape dough into four 5-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. 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 degrees F for 9-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 34.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

ORANGE-PECAN ICEBOX COOKIES



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Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening solid
1 egg
1 tablespoon orange rind grated
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
2 cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup pecans chopped

Steps:

  • In a large mixer bowl at medium speed, beat sugar, brown sugar, butter or margarine, and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, orange rind and juice. At low speed, gradually beat in flour and baking soda until moistened. Beat in pecans (mixture will be soft). Divide into three portions place each on waxed paper and form into a 1 1/2 -inch diameter roll, about 8 inches long. Wrap each portion in the waxed paper then in foil and chill overnight or up to several days.Preheat oven to 350°. Grease baking sheets. Unwrap rolls of dough and slice 1/4 inch thick. Place 1 inch apart on baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Cool cookies on wire racks.Store in an airtight container. Dough keeps in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

ORANGE-PECAN ICEBOX COOKIES



Orange-Pecan Icebox Cookies image

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

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
½ cup sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
½ teaspoon lemon extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars. Beat in egg, orange juice, orange peel and extracts. Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in pecans. Shape dough into four 5-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. 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 degrees F for 9-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 34.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the oranges into thin slices. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from becoming bitter.
  • If you don't have a microplane, you can use a regular grater to zest the oranges. Just be careful not to grate too much of the white pith, as this can make the cookies bitter.
  • Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • If you want a chewier cookie, bake them for a few minutes longer. If you want a crispier cookie, bake them for a few minutes less.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will help them to firm up and develop their full flavor.

Conclusion:

Orange pecan icebox cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them chewy or crispy, these cookies are sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet snack, give these orange pecan icebox cookies a try!

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