• 1 cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup brown sugar; firmly packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
• 2¾ cups flour
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup pecan pieces

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Cream butter. Add egg; beat well. Add orange rind, juice, sifted dry ingredients and pecans. Mix well.
3. Shape into a roll (or rolls), wrap in waxed paper and place in refrigerator for several hours, or overnight.
4. With a sharp knife, slice thin, and place on greased cookie sheets.
5. Bake in preheated oven for about 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes about 4 dozen