Best 8 Orange Pecan Delights Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with a delectable treat – Orange Pecan Delights! These delightful bites are a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences, whether you desire a classic orange pecan combination or a fun twist with alternative ingredients. From the traditional Orange Pecan Delights bursting with citrusy goodness to the unique Cranberry Orange Pecan Delights, each recipe promises a delightful experience. Whether you're seeking a gluten-free option with our Gluten-Free Orange Pecan Delights or a vegan delight with our Vegan Orange Pecan Delights, we have something for every palate. Embrace the versatility of this classic treat and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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

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.

PECAN DELIGHTS



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A relative visiting from Oklahoma brought these and the recipe with her. Who can resist rich chewy caramel over crunchy pecans drizzled with sweet chocolate? These candies have become a holiday favorite to both make and eat! -Linda Jonsson, Marion, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 pounds whole pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Cook over medium heat until all sugar is dissolved. Gradually add milk; mix well. Continue cooking until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla until blended. Fold in the pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm. Loosen from paper. , Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Drizzle over each cluster. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ORANGE AND CINNAMON CRUSTED PECANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/2 orange, zested
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups toasted pecans

Steps:

  • In a deep saucepan, combine the sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon and bring to a boil. Add the pecans and simmer, stirring, as the water evaporates. The glaze will be shiny and transparent at first, then turn opaque, and crystallize as the water cooks away.
  • When the nuts are completely coated with sugar crystals, they are done. Spread them out on a sheet pan to cool. (To wash the saucepan, soak it overnight.)

PECAN DELIGHT



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This is wonderful!

Provided by Sandi

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 egg whites
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
20 buttery round crackers, crushed fine
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites until slightly stiff. Add sugar, vanilla, baking powder, Ritz crackers and pecans. Mix well, and pour into greased 9 inch pie plate.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes exactly.
  • Allow pie to cool to room temperature, and then cover with nondairy whipped topping. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 141.9 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

ORANGE CREAMSICLE CANDIED PECANS



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These are a year-round favorite in our house. We've made several variations and still come back to this one as our all-time favorite. Hand-shelled pecans from Grandma's tree, with a vanilla-orange sugar coating that gets its depth from cinnamon, pepper, rosemary, and a bit of Kahlua® and Grand Marnier®.

Provided by itsshellebelle

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon orange extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons orange-flavored liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
1 ½ teaspoons coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua®)
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tangerine, finely zested
1 pound shelled pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Heavily butter a large metal baking sheet.
  • Beat egg whites and water together in the bowl of a stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Add orange extract and vanilla extract; beat until incorporated, 1 minute.
  • Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl; fold sugar mixture into egg white mixture until just incorporated. Fold in rosemary and tangerine zest until evenly mixed. Add pecans to the sugar-egg white mixture; toss to coat. Spread coated pecans in one layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, turning the baking sheet and stirring the pecans with a metal spoon every 8 to 10 minutes, until crispy and golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 127.6 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

ORANGE PECANS



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A nice appetizer or snack. Especially nice around the holidays, and can be made 3 days ahead. From Bon Appetit, November 1994.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 teaspoons orange peel, grated
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 cups pecan halves (10 ounces)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300ºF.
  • Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat. Add orange peel, cinnamon, coriander, cloves and cayenne and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  • Add pecans, then sugar and salt and stir to coat evenly. Transfer nut mixture to baking sheet.
  • Bake until nuts are toasted, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Cool. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature).

ORANGE-SUGARED PECANS



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I regularly cook up these candied pecans for Christmas gift-giving and family munching. The citrusy-sweet flavor is different and delicious.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
2 cups pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and orange juice concentrate. Cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and orange zest. , Beat until mixture thickens and loses its gloss, about 2 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper to set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE PECANS



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Provided by Deborah Thomas-Gruby

Categories     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Orange     Pecan     Bon Appétit     Florida

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
4 cups pecan halves (about 1 pound)

Steps:

  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Bring first 3 ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 30 seconds. Stir in pecans. Spread pecans on waxed paper. Cool completely. Separate pecans if necessary. (Can be prepared up to 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container.)

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges. Fresh oranges will give your Orange Pecan Delights a brighter, more vibrant flavor than store-bought orange juice. If you can, try to find organic oranges, as they will be free of pesticides and other chemicals.
  • Zest the oranges before you juice them. This will help to release the orange's essential oils, which will give your Orange Pecan Delights a more intense flavor. You can use a zester, a grater, or even a vegetable peeler to zest the oranges.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your Orange Pecan Delights tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Orange Pecan Delights until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly. Insert a toothpick into the center of an Orange Pecan Delight. If the toothpick comes out clean, the Orange Pecan Delight is done baking.
  • Let the Orange Pecan Delights cool completely before you glaze them. This will help the glaze to set properly.
  • Store the Orange Pecan Delights in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the Orange Pecan Delights for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Orange Pecan Delights are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and they can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them plain, glazed, or sprinkled with nuts or candy, Orange Pecan Delights are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give Orange Pecan Delights a try. You won't be disappointed!

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