ORANGE PEEL BASIL COOKIES Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup butter softened
3/4 cup sugar , plus 3 tblsp for later
1 piece large egg
1 tbsp orange peel grated
1 tbsp fresh orange juice
1/3 cup fresh basil minced
2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add 3/4 cup of sugar, beating well. Add the egg, orange peel, orange juice, and basil leaves, beating until blended. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Cover and chill 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Combine pecans and remaining sugar in a shallow bowl. Divide dough into 3 portions. Shape first batch of dough into 1 inch balls and roll in pecan mixture. Place balls, 2 inches apart, on prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Repeat with 2 remaining dough portions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1037.56 Kcal (4344 kJ)
Calories from fat	607.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	67.55g	104%
Cholesterol	176.57mg	59%
Sodium	433.36mg	18%
Potassium	256.38mg	5%
Total Carbs	98.22g	33%
Sugars	30.85g	123%
Dietary Fiber	5.12g	20%
Protein	13.58g	27%
Vitamin C	6mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	62mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	467.69 Kcal (1958 kJ)
Calories from fat	274.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.45g	104%
Cholesterol	79.59mg	59%
Sodium	195.34mg	18%
Potassium	115.56mg	5%
Total Carbs	44.27g	33%
Sugars	13.91g	123%
Dietary Fiber	2.31g	20%
Protein	6.12g	27%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	19%
Iron	0.9mg	11%
Calcium	27.9mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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