{"id":2676,"date":"2014-04-27T12:25:40","date_gmt":"2014-04-27T19:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.therowdybaker.com\/?p=2676"},"modified":"2014-04-27T13:23:30","modified_gmt":"2014-04-27T20:23:30","slug":"chocolate-orange-pecan-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.therowdybaker.com\/?p=2676","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Orange Pecan Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.therowdybaker.com%2F%3Fp%3D2676&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.therowdybaker.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F04%2Fchoc-orange-pecan-plated-horiz-300x205.jpg&amp;description=Chocolate%20Orange%20Pecan%20Cookies\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-config=\"beside\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/pidgets\/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png?w=584\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" async=\"\" type=\"mce-mce-mce-mce-mce-text\/javascript\"><\/script><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-plated-horiz.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2681\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-plated-horiz.jpg?resize=300%2C205\" alt=\"choc orange pecan plated horiz\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-plated-horiz.jpg?resize=300%2C205 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-plated-horiz.jpg?resize=1024%2C703 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-plated-horiz.jpg?resize=436%2C300 436w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-plated-horiz.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-plated-horiz.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>I&#8217;ve never tried topping a cookie <em>before<\/em> baking, but after sampling these Chocolate Orange Pecan Cookies last night, I have a feeling you may be seeing a lot of &#8220;cookie crust&#8221; variations in the months to come! Brainstorming has consumed my thoughts and I have some great ideas, though I&#8217;ll try to intersperse the cookie recipes with other genres of baking so I don&#8217;t make you crazy, too. They won&#8217;t win any awards for beauty, and I&#8217;m doubtful they will go viral on Pinterest, but hey&#8230;looks aren&#8217;t everything, right? So here&#8217;s what we have: A deep chocolate cookie covered with a pecan, sugar, orange zest and egg mixture &#8211; basically a chewy meringue. The topping bakes along with the cookie, and turns into a dense, flavorful crust that hardens just enough to make them easy to store without fear of mushing the cookie tops.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.therowdybaker.com%2F%3Fp%3D2676&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.therowdybaker.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F04%2Fchoc-orange-pecan-baked-close-300x200.jpg&amp;description=Chocolate%20Orange%20Pecan%20Cookies\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-config=\"beside\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/pidgets\/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png?w=584\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a> <!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" async=\"\" type=\"mce-mce-mce-mce-text\/javascript\"><\/script><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-baked-close.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2679\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-baked-close.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"choc orange pecan baked close\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-baked-close.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-baked-close.jpg?resize=1024%2C682 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-baked-close.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-baked-close.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-baked-close.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The story here isn&#8217;t about the cookie; I used my cookie dough recipe for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.therowdybaker.com\/?p=2146\" target=\"_new\">Nonpareil Cookies<\/a>, which worked nicely. The story is about the topping, and how it complements the cookie&#8217;s flavor and texture. Here&#8217;s the recipe for the topping:<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\">\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Orange Pecan Cookie Topping<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">The Rowdy Baker<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERSummary summary\">Will top 3-4 dozen cookies.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 large egg and 2 egg whites<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/2 cup sugar<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 teaspoons grated orange zest<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/2 teaspoon vanilla<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">pinch of salt<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 cups pecans (lightly toasted, for best flavor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Finely chop the pecans (a food processor works best).<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a medium bowl, beat the egg and egg whites until foamy. Add the sugar gradually, beating continuously until all sugar is added. Beat about 3 minutes, until the mixture lightens in color.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the orange zest, vanilla, and salt and mix well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Stir in the pecans.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Drop by small spoonfuls onto thin unbaked cookies and bake following the cookie recipe instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.2.1290<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Instead of rolling out the cookie dough, I rolled the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and went the <del>lazy<\/del> efficient route and used a cookie stamp (or you can crisscross it with a fork, like a peanut butter cookie) to flatten it to about 1\/4-inch thick.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2683\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-stamping-cookies.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2683\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-stamping-cookies.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Flatten with a cookie stamp or fork.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-stamping-cookies.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-stamping-cookies.jpg?resize=1024%2C682 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-stamping-cookies.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-stamping-cookies.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-stamping-cookies.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flatten with a cookie stamp or fork.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2684\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-add-topping.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2684\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2684\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-add-topping.jpg?resize=300%2C213\" alt=\"Add topping.\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-add-topping.jpg?resize=300%2C213 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-add-topping.jpg?resize=1024%2C729 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-add-topping.jpg?resize=421%2C300 421w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-add-topping.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-add-topping.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Add topping.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I baked them at 350F for about 12 minutes. If you want a crispier cookie, try stamping (or rolling) the dough thinner or cooking them for another minute or two.<\/p>\n<p>After being sealed in a plastic bag overnight they actually had a fairly soft texture, more like a brownie. Yum. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee.<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-plated-vertical.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2682\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-plated-vertical.jpg?resize=206%2C300\" alt=\"choc orange pecan plated vertical\" width=\"206\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-plated-vertical.jpg?resize=206%2C300 206w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-plated-vertical.jpg?resize=706%2C1024 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-plated-vertical.jpg?w=1853 1853w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-plated-vertical.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/choc-orange-pecan-plated-vertical.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the record, I&#8217;m really not fond of coconut, but tried a few cookies rolled in coconut and a few with chopped coconut added to the topping. Both were excellent &#8211; if you like coconut!<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll be back with more. Chocolate topping, streusel topping, berry topping&#8230;you can&#8217;t stem the flow of this tide! If you&#8217;re looking for me, I&#8217;ll be in the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>Lorinda<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve never tried topping a cookie before baking, but after sampling these Chocolate Orange Pecan Cookies last night, I have a feeling you may be seeing a lot of &#8220;cookie crust&#8221; variations in the months to come! 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