Orange Pecan Delights
Brighten up your dessert lineup with these irresistible Orange Pecan Delights! Infused with the zesty aroma of freshly grated orange zest and the nutty crunch of chopped pecans, these cookies are the perfect balance of citrusy freshness and toasty richness. The buttery dough is lightly sweetened with a blend of granulated and light brown sugars, giving each bite a soft, chewy texture with crisp edges. Ready in under 30 minutes, these cookies are easy to make and bursting with flavor, making them ideal for holiday baking, afternoon snacks, or any occasion that calls for something uniquely delicious. Pair these treats with a cup of tea or coffee for a match made in heaven! With keywords like "orange zest cookies," "pecan desserts," and "easy citrus cookie recipe," this creation is an absolute must-try for cookie lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped pecans evenly throughout the dough using a spatula.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork or your fingers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear slightly underdone, but they will firm up as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the Orange Pecan Delights with a cup of tea, coffee, or as is, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.0 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.1 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 1323 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 402.1 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.5 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 918 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
