Jul 14 2008

Orange Pecan Delights

podrey @ 11:31 am
  • 3/4 c. butter
  • 1 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 2 tbsp. dried grated orange rind
  • 3 c. flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. chopped pecans

Frosting Ingredients:

  • 2 c. powdered sugar
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. orange rind
  • 1/4 c. orange juice

Cookies: cream sugars and butter. add egg yolks, beat well. Add sour cream, orange rind. Mix. Add flour, soda, powder, salt. Mix. Add nuts. Mix.

Drop on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 12 minutes. Cool.

Frosting: Combine ingredients.  Frost cookies when they have completely cooled.