Posted by Karen on April 08, 2001 at 22:22:34:
Orange Drop Cookies
2/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. orange juice
2 Tbsp. grated orange rind
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
Orange Butter Icing
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix shortening, sugar and egg thoroughly. Stir in orange juice and rind. Sift dry ingredients together, blend in.
Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until delicately browned on edges. Frost with icing.
Makes 4 dozen 2-inch cookies.
Orange Butter Icing:
2 1/2 Tbsp. soft butter
1 1/2 c. sifted confectioners sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. orange juice
2 tsp. grated orange rind
Blend butter and sugar together. Stir in orange juice
and rind until smooth.