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
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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