Orange Pecan Cookies

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Orange Pecan Cookies

 

3 C. sifted flour

2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. soda

1/2 t. salt

1/2 C. sugar

1 C. brown sugar, packed

2 eggs

1 T. grated orange rind

1/2 C. sour cream

3/4 C. butter

1 C. chopped pecans

Pecan halves for garnish (about 8 ounces)

 

Frosting:

2 C. sifted powdered sugar

1 t. grated orange rind

1/8 t. salt

3 T. orange juice

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

 

Cream butter, then gradually add the sugar and brown sugar, creaming well. Add

eggs

and orange rind; beat well. Stir in sour cream, then blend in dry ingredients.

Stir

in chopped pecans.

 

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° F on middle

shelf

of oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

 

To make the frosting, whisk together ingredients until they reach a consistency

suitable for spreading on the cookies. Frost cookies while still warm and

garnish

each with a pecan half.

 

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