Cranberry Pecan Sandies

Name: Cranberry Pecan Sandies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2-1/2 to 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (15.6 ounces) cranberry-orange quick bread mix; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 3/4 cup chopped pecans; 30 to 36 pecan halves; ORANGE GLAZE:; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 3 to 4 teaspoons orange juice

Teresa Jarrell of Danville, West Virginia shares these delightfully delicate, crisp cookies with pecans, cranberry and a hint of orange.

Ingredients

1 package (15.6 ounces) cranberry-orange quick bread mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg
2 tablespoons orange juice
3/4 cup chopped pecans
30 to 36 pecan halves
ORANGE GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 teaspoons orange juice

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the bread mix, butter, egg and orange juice. Stir in chopped pecans. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass coated with cooking spray. Press a pecan half into center of each cookie.
Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks. In a small bowl, whisk confectioners' sugar and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 129 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Cranberry Pecan Sandies in Simple & Delicious November/December 2006

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Sarayp

Dec 18, 2013

I love that these are easy, and they look beautiful. I wasn't wowed by the flavor though. They were a little plain.
Suzihomemaker

Dec 12, 2013

These are absolutely delicious!! Great for cookie swap or anytime!
MsSherm

Dec 2, 2012

I've made these simple, tasty cookies for the last 3 years, everyone that tastes them falls in love. Try this recipe, you'll be glad that you did!
katha53

Dec 3, 2011

These are one of my regular 'must make' holiday cookies. Delicious.
Ms V

Oct 6, 2010

To llee2, a constructive criticism is good, yours was too much and rude
llee2

Mar 11, 2010

I made this exactly as stated and used Pillsbury brand quick bread. They absolutely do not need 1/2 cup of butter. Even mixing the batter you can see it is too much. These have a good taste except for overly greasy. 1/4 cup of butter would be perfect and not affect the quality or flavor. I threw out the 2nd half of the dough b/c I felt like I was serving my husband a heart attack on a plate.
catlover285

Jan 18, 2010

My favorite flavor combination is cranberry and orange so I had to make these cookies. Now that I've tried them they are probably my favorite cookie ever!! They are awesome.I have made them a few times and I have taken them to work. everyone loved them and I had to pass out the recipe. You have to make them! I used a krusteaz muffin mix because my grocery store didn't have the quick bread mix.
hair4u

Nov 15, 2009

I made these the first time and won a cookie contest at work , They are great for something really different THANKS ,Teresa
fastlane1958

Oct 15, 2009

These cookies are awesome. Wonderful blend of flavors & very pretty when finished.

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