{"id":198,"date":"2011-12-02T20:02:50","date_gmt":"2011-12-02T20:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/?p=198"},"modified":"2026-07-06T21:30:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T02:30:14","slug":"orange-slice-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/orange-slice-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange Slice Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221;]<br \/>\n\t\t\t[et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;]<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t[et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221;]<div id=\"attachment_199\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-020.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-199\" data-attachment-id=\"199\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/orange-slice-cookies\/oc-020\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-020.jpg?fit=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"oc-020\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Fresh out of the oven and smelling great!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-020.jpg?fit=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-020.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Orange Slice Cookies\" title=\"oc-020\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-020.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-020.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-199\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fresh out of the oven and smelling great!<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>1 c. white sugar<br \/>\n1 c. brown sugar<br \/>\n1 c. butter<br \/>\n1 tsp. vanilla<br \/>\n2 eggs<br \/>\n2 1\/2 c. flour<br \/>\n1 tsp. baking powder<br \/>\n1 tsp. soda<br \/>\n1\/2 tsp. salt<br \/>\n1 cup orange slices, chopped<br \/>\n1 cup walnuts, chopped (use your choice of nuts)<\/p>\n<p>Mix butter and sugars until creamy; add eggs and vanilla, then dry ingredients. Add candies and nuts. Drop on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_200\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-003.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-200\" data-attachment-id=\"200\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/orange-slice-cookies\/oc-003\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-003.jpg?fit=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"oc-003\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Chop the orange slices very small. This takes time. Be patient!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-003.jpg?fit=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-003.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" title=\"oc-003\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-003.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-003.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-200\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dough will be stiff. Be sure and chop the orange slices very small. This takes time. Be patient!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Add the chopped orange slices and nuts, stirring well. Dough will be stiff!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_202\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-012.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-202\" data-attachment-id=\"202\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/orange-slice-cookies\/oc-012\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-012.jpg?fit=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"oc-012\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Things that will not work! Trust me!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-012.jpg?fit=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-012.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" title=\"oc-012\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-012.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-012.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Things that will not work! Trust me!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Do not try to chop your orange slices in a food processor. It looks like it is going to work but only for a few seconds. Then, the orange slices get hot in the processor and really stick together. I am telling you this from experience! You do not want to go that route! Then, be warned, a blender set on grate (sounds like a good idea, right?) will not work! So, just get your kitchen scissors or a good knife, and stop chopping or cutting. What finally worked for me was patience mixed flour. I placed my orange slices on my cutting board, sprinkled them with flour, and then chopped! It worked. The flour I used to sprinkle my orange slices was part of the flour needed for the cookie mix. Only used a little &#8211; it didn&#8217;t take much.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_205\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-011.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-205\" data-attachment-id=\"205\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/orange-slice-cookies\/oc-011\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-011.jpg?fit=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"oc-011\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cookies ready to go in the oven!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-011.jpg?fit=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-011.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" title=\"oc-011\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-011.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-011.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cookies ready to go in the oven!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Using a tablespoon, I placed the dough on the cookie sheet, then baked in a 350 degree until slightly brown on the edges. <\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_206\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-0201.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-206\" data-attachment-id=\"206\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/orange-slice-cookies\/oc-020-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-0201.jpg?fit=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"oc-020\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Out of the oven and ready to eat!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-0201.jpg?fit=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-0201.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" title=\"oc-020\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-0201.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-0201.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-206\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Out of the oven and ready to eat!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Out of the oven, and ready to eat! Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column]<br \/>\n\t\t\t[\/et_pb_row]<br \/>\n\t\t[\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A friend encouraged me to make these, even though I am not a fan of Orange Slice candies. If you are a fan of Orange Slices, then this is the cookie for you. If you are not (like me!), then this is still a very good cookie. Try it yourself!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[caption id=\"attachment_199\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\" caption=\"Fresh out of the oven and smelling great!\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-020.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-020.jpg\" alt=\"Orange Slice Cookies\" title=\"oc-020\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-199\" \/><\/a>[\/caption]\r\n \r\n1 c. white sugar\r\n1 c. brown sugar\r\n1 c. butter\r\n1 tsp. vanilla\r\n2 eggs\r\n2 1\/2 c. flour\r\n1 tsp. baking powder\r\n1 tsp. soda\r\n1\/2 tsp. salt\r\n1 cup orange slices, chopped\r\n1 cup walnuts, chopped (use your choice of nuts)\r\n\r\nMix butter and sugars until creamy; add eggs and vanilla, then dry ingredients. Add candies and nuts. Drop on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_200\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\" caption=\"Dough will be stiff. Be sure and chop the orange slices very small. This takes time. Be patient!\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-003.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-003.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"oc-003\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-200\" \/><\/a>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nAdd the chopped orange slices and nuts, stirring well. Dough will be stiff!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_202\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\" caption=\"Things that will not work! Trust me!\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-012.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/oc-012.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"oc-012\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-202\" \/><\/a>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nDo not try to chop your orange slices in a food processor. It looks like it is going to work but only for a few seconds. Then, the orange slices get hot in the processor and really stick together. I am telling you this from experience! You do not want to go that route! Then, be warned, a blender set on grate (sounds like a good idea, right?) will not work! So, just get your kitchen scissors or a good knife, and stop chopping or cutting. What finally worked for me was patience mixed flour. I placed my orange slices on my cutting board, sprinkled them with flour, and then chopped! It worked. The flour I used to sprinkle my orange slices was part of the flour needed for the cookie mix. 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