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    Orange Pecan Cookies


    Source of Recipe


    Paula Deen


    List of Ingredients


    • 1 cup butter, softened
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon orange zest
    • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans


    Instructions


    1. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in orage zest and orange juice. Add egg, beating until combined.
    2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until combined. Beat in pecans. Divide dough in half. Shape each dough half into a 2-inch-wide log. Wrap each in parchmednt paper. Chill for at least 8 hours.
    3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
    4. Cut dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Let cool on pans for 2 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
 

 

 

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