Orange-Pecan Wafers

Looking for a delicious dessert? The try these cookies that are made using orange, pecans and chocolate chips.

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Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon shortening
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

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Instructions

1. In small microwavable dish, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High about 1 minute or until softened; stir until smooth. Dip half of each cookie into chocolate, allowing excess to drip back into dish. Place on waxed paper; let stand about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.
2. Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
3. Heat oven to 375°F (if using dark or nonstick cookie sheet, heat oven to 350°F). Cut dough into 1/4-inch slices with sharp knife. On ungreased cookie sheet, place slices 1 inch apart.
4. Place dough on 14-inch length of plastic wrap. Use wrap to shape dough into a roll, 12 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
5. In large bowl, beat all ingredients except pecans, chocolate chips and shortening with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed. Stir in pecans.

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Notes