Tasty Holiday Thumbprint Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0.

2. 2

   Spray cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray.

3. 3

   Beat cake mix, orange juice, orange peel and vanilla with mixer for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Increase speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more or until dough is smooth (dough should be very sticky still).

5. 5

   With oiled hands, roll dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 1/2 inches apart on cookie sheets.

6. 6

   Press the center of each ball with thumb and fill with 1/4 tsp of strawberry fruit spread.

7. 7

   Sprinkle cookies with the chopped pecans.

8. 8

   Bake for 8-9 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden brown and lose their shininess.

9. 9

   Be sure that you don't overbake these cookies or they will be dry.

10. 10

    Remove from oven and place on wire racks to cool completely.

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