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.

Igbinedion Erhose
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I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so flavorful and the orange and pecan combination is perfect.


Josna Akter
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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can make them ahead of time and keep them in the fridge for when I need a quick snack or dessert.


Yashub Tamang
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I've made these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of chewy and crispy.


Azghar Afridi
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These cookies are great for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Devin Clark
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Kyqsai
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Madelyn Fartum
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I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so flavorful and the orange and pecan combination is perfect.


Meddie Slafric
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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can make them ahead of time and keep them in the fridge for when I need a quick snack or dessert.


Sihle Budaza
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.


Blackwater Music
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These cookies were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.