Orange Slice Cookies

  Desserts

Soft candy orange slices are a refreshing addition to these crispy vanilla chip cookies . To quickly cut the orange candy, use scissors, rinsing the blades with cold water occasionally to reduce sticking.

Orange Slice Cookies

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
YIELD: about 10 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orange candy slices
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • 1. Cut each orange slice into 8 pieces. Roll in 1/4 cup sugar; set aside. In a bowl, cream the butter, shortening, brown sugar and remaining sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chips, pecans and orange slice pieces.
  • 2. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 92 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 58mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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