Orange Slice Cookies


Submitted By: Joyce Hickerson

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orange slice candy, diced
  • 1½ cups sugar, divided
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup shortening, softened
  • 1½ cups brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsps. vanilla
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsps. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 (12 oz.) pkg. vanilla chips
  • 2 cups oats and coconut, optional
  • Instructions


    Roll candy in ¼ cup sugar after candy is diced,then set aside. Cream butter, shortening, brown sugar, and remaining 1¼ cups sugar. Add eggs and beat well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt, then add to butter mixture. Mix well and add pecans, vanilla chips, and candy. Roll into 1-inch balls and bake on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.