Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter with the sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well to incorporate between additions. Add the vanilla and milk ...

1 cup coconut 1 1/2 cups chopped orange slice candy (from a 10-ounce bag) 1 cup chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

UPDATED: November 14, 2015 at 1:08 AM CST Q: I’ve lost my recipe for fruitcake made with orange slice candy. It had dates and buttermilk and was baked in a tube pan. Can you find this recipe?

SEE THE WHOLE LIST: 13 amazing holiday cookie recipes, on HoustonChronicle.com 1 pound candy orange slices, cut finely 2 (3½ ounce) cans flaked coconut ...

1 teaspoon vanilla Directions Preheat oven to 350 F. Cut Orange Slices candy into small pieces. Add to one cup of flour and mix well. Set aside.

Stir the candy, nuts, coconut and dates with the remaining 1 cup flour. Stir the mixture into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Stir in chips, pecans and orange slice pieces. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Let the orange slices simmer in the pan, turning them over occasionally, until they become translucent. Lastly, set the slices to air dry at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours.

Cut the edges off the orange slice candy to make the beaks. “Glue” the beak on with a little orange frosting. Pipe on frosting feet to finish the chicks.

Process cookies in a food processor until finely ground, 30 to 45 seconds, stopping to stir halfway through. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, ground fennel seeds, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; pulse to ...