ORANGE REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

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Found this recipe in a local cookbook, Southern Traditions. They are not hard to make and have a wonderful orange flavor. Great for anytime, but look real pretty on a Christmas tray. Cook time is mostly chill time.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup pecan halves (about)

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and then gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg and beat well.
  • Add evaportated milk, orange rind and vanilla and beat well.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add to creamed mixture aznd beat well.
  • Shape dough into two 12"x2" retangles.
  • Place pecan halves, lengthwise, down the center of each rectangle.
  • Fold the sides of the dough tightly over the pecans.
  • Wrap logs in waxed paper and chill at least 2 hours.
  • Cut dough into 1/4 inch slices and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 5- 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool cookies on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.3, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 3.1, Sodium 25.2, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 0.6

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