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06/23/2011 National Pecan Sandy Day Cranberry Pecan Sandies

Source of Recipe

Taste Of Home


Recipe Introduction

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List of Ingredients

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Cranberry Pecan Sandies


1 package (15.6 ounces) cranberry-orange quick bread mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg
2 tablespoons orange juice
3/4 cup chopped pecans
30 to 36 pecan halves

ORANGE GLAZE:

1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 teaspoons orange juice



Recipe


In a large bowl, combine the bread mix, butter, egg and orange juice. Stir in chopped pecans. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass coated with cooking spray. Press a pecan half into center of each cookie.

Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks. In a small bowl, whisk glaze ingredients. Drizzle over cookies. Yield: 2-1/2 to 3 dozen.


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 129 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 90 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.