Orange Cocoa Sandies. If you like the flavor combination of chocolate and orange, these will more than please your taste buds.
Years ago, a segment on a local news show included "Mr. Food." This fellow in a chef's cap would share simple recipes. One morning he told the audience the following recipe, and I've used it ever since. It's a chocolate variation of the almond flavored cookie known by these two names: Wedding Crescents or Pecan Sandies.
Let me know if you try them and how you like them. You may roll them in cocoa powder or confectioner's sugar.
Orange Cocoa Sandies
1 cup (2 sticks butter, softened)
1 3/4 all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar, divided
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon orange extract
Preheat over to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, beat the butter, flour, 1 cup confectioner's sugar, the cocoa, pecans and extract for 2-3 minutes, or until well blended. Drop by teaspooonfuls about 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until set. Allow to cool slightly, then dust with the remaining 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar. Serve, or store in an air-tight container until ready to serve.
3 comments:
These sound delicious a, lovely version.
Thank you for the recipe.
Have a wonderful day.
Thanks for stopping by. These are yummy. I often make them for bridal showers or luncheons. Let me know if you try them and how they turn out.
Happy Holidays to you!
That recipe sounds soooo good. For neighbor gifts we dip those candied orange slices in melted chocolate, mmmm. I LOVE chocolate and oranges.
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