Orange Pecan Cookies
Orange Pecan Cookies are a delightful change from classic cookies. A burst of orange flavor and crunch from delicious pecans.
Servings: 21 cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk white reserved
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon grind orange rind
- 1 cup flour
- 2 egg whites unbeaten
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- In the medium bowl of an electric mixer, cream shortening, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, salt, and grated orange. Work in flour.
- Shape in balls the size of walnuts. Roll in unbeaten egg whites and chopped nuts. Place on a greased baking sheet and flatten with a spatula.
- Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Cool on baking sheet 3 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.
