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.

Raymond merrington
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These cookies are so good! I love the combination of orange and pecan. They're the perfect cookie for a party or a potluck.


SR. Helal
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These cookies are a great make-ahead dessert. I love that I can make them a day or two in advance and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


ishak Limbu
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I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I always get compliments on them when I bring them to parties.


Mohd Rosdin
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These cookies are delicious! The orange flavor is really refreshing and the pecans add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Eylul Sarimuratoglu
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Jazlin Corral
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Fanny Zisan
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The orange flavor is subtle but it really shines through. The pecans add a nice crunch.


Carol Beard
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I especially love the combination of orange and pecan.