When guests drop in unexpectedly, be ready with these cheerful citrus-flavored tidbits from Patricia Marsh of Phoenix, Arizona. Finely chopped walnuts can be substituted for pecans in the cookie coating.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, preserves, orange zest and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls. In a shallow bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Place pecans in another shallow bowl. Dip each ball into egg white, then into pecans., Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. While still warm, press a cherry half into the center of each cookie. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Peace Lover
[email protected]These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still really good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
king emmerix
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
usman Nazeer
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They're so soft and chewy, and the cranberries and white chocolate chips give them a perfect flavor.
Aubrianna Hoskinson
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and dry. I think I might have used too much flour.
HEY STOB IT
[email protected]These cookies are so festive and perfect for the holidays. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Jio Bayden
[email protected]I made these cookies for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Iqra Nazeer
[email protected]These cookies were a little too crumbly for my taste. I think I might have overmixed the dough.
Rokun Ahamed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of white chocolate, but these cookies were still really good. The cranberries give them a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the white chocolate.
Alysa Bruns
[email protected]These cookies are absolutely delicious! I love the combination of cranberries and white chocolate chips.
Tshimangadzo Makuya
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape. I think I might have needed to chill the dough for longer.
Bho maya Ale
[email protected]These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Abir Sabbir
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They're so soft and chewy, and the cranberries and white chocolate chips give them a great flavor.
mr flips
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a holiday cookie exchange. They're festive and delicious, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone.
Bharat Patel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I still liked these cookies. The white chocolate chips really balance out the tartness of the cranberries.
Wajid ali Ali
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make. I was able to whip them up in no time.
Fik Ivol
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the white chocolate chips is perfect.
Redika Datta
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they're easy to make too. I'll definitely be making them again next year.