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Orange Cocoa Sandies




Source of Recipe


Recipe from Marlen.


List of Ingredients




1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups confectioner's sugar, divided
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 tsp. orange extract


Recipe



Preheat the oven to 400° F. In a large bowl, beat the butter, flour, 1 cup confectioner's sugar, the cocoa, pecans, and extract for 2 to 3 minutes, or until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls about 1-inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until
set. Allow to cool slightly, then dust with the remaining 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar. Serve, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve. Yield: About 4 dozen cookies.

So Many Options! For traditional pecan sandies, leave out the cocoa, change the orange extract to vanilla, and increase the flour to 2 cups.