Hey, y'all! I grew up eating my Auntie JJ's Orange Slice Cookies. They were one of her specialities. Each time I sink my teeth into one, I think about her and what a wonderful cook she was. I hope you all enjoy this family recipe as much as I cherish it!

Orange Slice Cookies

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Ingredients: Orange Slice Cookies

• 1 box Jiffy yellow cake mix (9 oz.)
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 c. chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 c. orange slice candy, chopped
• ½ tsp. nutmeg

How to Make Orange Slice Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Stir together all ingredients until well—blended.
3. Using a cookie scoop, scoop even amounts of dough onto a parchment-paper lined cookie sheet. 
4. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are brown.
5. Allow the cookies to cool and enjoy!

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Flour your knife before cutting orange slice candy to prevent sticking and ensure smooth, even slices for your cookies.
2. To ensure evenly sized cookies, use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough onto the baking sheet.
3. Keep an eye on the cookies while baking; they're ready when the edges turn golden brown, typically around 8-10 minutes.
4. Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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Orange Slice Cookies

Orange Slice Cookies

JC Phelps

If you love old school orange slice candy, you're going to love my Auntie JJ's nostalgic Orange Slice Cookies!

5 from 11 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 18

Calories 198 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 boz Jiffy yellow cake mix 9 oz.
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 c. chopped pecans toasted
• 1 c. orange slice candy chopped
• ½ tsp. nutmeg

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Stir together all ingredients until well—blended.
• Using a cookie scoop, scoop even amounts of dough onto a parchment-paper lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are brown.
• Allow the cookies to cool and enjoy!

Notes

• Flour your knife before cutting orange slice candy to prevent sticking and ensure smooth, even slices for your cookies.
• To ensure evenly sized cookies, use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough onto the baking sheet.
• Keep an eye on the cookies while baking; they're ready when the edges turn golden brown, typically around 8-10 minutes.
• Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.5mg

Keyword Orange Slice Cookies

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JC