Soft, chewy Orange Pecan Cookies with a citrusy flavor from orange zest and extract. Toasted pecans provide crunch, fragrance, and additional flavor.
What do you do when you feel like baking and you have a lone orange in the fruit basket? You search the internet for a recipe, of course! How did we ever survive before the internet? We have become so dependent on it that it is hard to imagine life without this useful “tool”. Anyway, that search was a fruitful one as it brought me to this recipe which was easy enough for me to handle on a short notice.
Substitution is the order of the day
Scanning through the ingredients list, I found that I was missing a couple of ingredients. Thankfully they can be easily substituted with other ingredients I have in my pantry. Orange oil took the place of vanilla extract and walnuts were swapped out for pecans. With all the ingredients now in place, I immediately put myself to work as tea time was fast approaching and some freshly baked cookies would be lovely.
Tea Time with Freshly Baked Orange Pecan Cookies
After about 30 minutes, these citrusy flavored cookies emerged from the oven. If you like orange flavor, then these Orange Pecan Cookies are definitely for you. They have a soft, chewy texture which make them a great afternoon snack. A cup of tea or a glass of cold milk would go nicely with them.
Orange Pecan Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 stick stick salted butter (½ cup/115g)
- ½ cup sugar (110g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp orange oil or orange extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (225g)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup chopped pecans (toasted)
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- In another medium bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, orange zest, orange extract and beat till combined. Beat in flour until dough comes together. Gently mix in toasted pecans.
- Form rounded tablespoons of dough into balls. Flatten dough slightly before placing on baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake in 350°F oven for 12 to 14 minutes till edges are golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition
I personally enjoy orange flavored desserts and have two cakes on this blog that may interest you. Simply click on the picture to get to the recipe.
Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 🙂
Leanne says
This looks good! I've never tried making orange cookies before but I can imagine the lovely citrusy taste coming through!
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says
What a fabulous cookie recipe! Such great flavor and texture!
sharon says
U making me feel like having a bite of it now… hehe…
lequan@luvtoeat says
These cookies look delicious Biren. Hubby would be drooling over these; he is a huge fan of anything orange flavored. He's not a sweets kind of guy but I bet he would like these orange flavored yumminess. Kiddies would definitely engulf these in record time.
Anncoo says
WOW! Lovely clicks Biren. I love orange and this orange pecan cookies definitely is in my to do list.
leaannbrown says
mmmmmm look at those beautiful cookies. I love citrus in any food.
MissionFood says
Simple and delicious!
Mary says
I love the way these cookies look and sound. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings…Mary
torviewtoronto says
soft and flavourful
Cristina TeenieCakes says
Chunky cookies with pecans…perfect timing for school lunches and a quickie after school snack! Hope you and your family are enjoying the holiday. 🙂
the lacquer spoon says
I love chewy cookies and your recipe is definitely for me :))
Katty's Kitchen says
Don't these look yummy?! Happy Labor Day!
aipi says
lovely combo..cookies look perfect!!
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rotinrice says
You are so right, Cristina! Exactly what I was thinking 🙂
Thanks and hope you are enjoying the holiday too!
Baking Serendipity says
These look delicious! I made a key lime cookie once and the citrus flavor was amazing. I bet the orange has a similar effect.
Faith says
Your cookies look wonderful! I bet they're so refreshing with the flavor of orange!
Megan says
Hi Biren! I miss you! I am sorry that I have not been by lately!… As always I can count on you for yumminess, especially something easy and sweet. Wish I had one right now! I hope you are well and I hope you have a wonderful week! xo Megan
rotinrice says
Hi Megan! I miss you too! Summer is pretty unpredictable with people travelling and all. Hope you had a great summer. I am sad it's coming to an end and my boys go back to school tomorrow. Then it will be keeping to routine, homework, etc 🙁
Have to make more cookies and such for school lunches and after school snack. Will be doing more and more baking in the coming days.
Kamalika says
LOvely cookies…….feeling so tempting….
JoAnn says
Beautiful photos and the recipe is super.
jeroxie says
Lovely cookie recipe. A keeper.
Kristi Rimkus says
These sound perfect with a cup of tea. One of my favorite teas is an orange pekoe. This would be a terrific combination.
denise fletcher says
I've always preferred pecans to walnuts and chewy to crunchy cookies, so this a real winner in my book.
Joanne says
I love putting a little orange flavor in all of my cookies. It makes them taste so fresh! These sound lovely with the pecans.
MaryMoh says
Beautiful cookies with a cup of tea. My children will not eat if I add walnuts. They would like these.
Ma What's For Dinner says
I'm thinking how nicely those would go with the cup of coffee I'm drinking right now!!!!
Lots of yummy love,
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sarah says
Beautiful click ..looks so delicious..
Angie's Recipes says
These cookies look sensational!
Cajun Chefryan says
Hi Birin,
The cookies look great on this depression era style glass platter.
Bon appetit!
=:~)
rotinrice says
Hi Chef Ryan! Thanks for visiting. That glass dish is one of my little treasures. Glad you noticed it 🙂
rebecca says
oh wow Biren Love this I write for blog for a FL citrus grower could I add your recipe and link to you?
drop me a line
rebeccasubbiah at yahoo dot com or facebook me lol Rebecca
Stella says
Pecans are fine with me, Biren. I think they might be my favorite actually. Hmm? Anyway, these look like a delectable tea cookie. I would love one right now…!
5starfoodie says
I love the orange flavor and the pecans!
Monet says
Pecans are very popular in Texas, so I know that these would be a hit! Thank you for sharing…and I love the orange flavor too!
Reeni says
I love the sound of these cookies Biren with the orange flavor! Would love to have a few with my cup of tea – sounds like the perfect match.
jillyann says
These cookies look awesome Biren. I guess orange is the flavor of the week this week huh? Your photos are fantastic…as usual!
Jessica says
These sound heavenly! Love the combo of orange and pecans!
The Mom Chef says
Wonderful. Citrus in just about anything works for me. Those look delicious (and there's no chocolate…I'm in heaven).
Patty Price says
Hi Biren, Don't even get me started with one of your incredible looking cookies:) Exactly the kind of baked treats I love!
love2cook says
I just feel like grabbing some cookies over!!! Simply tempting Biren!!! 😀
nandini.p says
lovely cookies … would enjoy it with a nice mug of cold milk.
Sanjeeta kk says
Lovely texture and a perfect cookies for tea time. Nice clicks, Biren.
Jay says
Interesting recipe…sounds like must try…
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The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
These look perfect for fall. I love the flavor combination of pecan and orange. They look like the best after-school snack.
Angie's Recipes says
New site looks cool!
I love these cookies…look delicious!
Jeannie says
Love your new look! The cookies look scrumptious too!