Pecan Lace Sandwich Cookies with Orange Buttercream

Pecan Lace Sandwich Cookies with Orange Buttercream are a delightful treat that combines the nutty flavor of pecans with the citrusy sweetness of orange. These delicate cookies are perfect for special occasions or as a sweet indulgence any time of the year.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Pecan Lace Sandwich Cookies with Orange Buttercream

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pecans
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Egg whites
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Orange juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a food processor, pulse the pecans until finely ground.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the ground pecans, flour, orange zest, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the pecan mixture.
7. Drop teaspoonfuls of the batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice to make the orange buttercream.
11. Spread a dollop of the orange buttercream onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
12. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
13. Allow the cookies to rest for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 18g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.