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GRANDMA'S WAR TIME ORANGE DROP COOKIES



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Grandma's War Time Orange Drop Cookies are an old family favorite dating back to the second world war when rationing was in force. Grandma always came up with a great cookie for everyone to enjoy!

Provided by Lovefoodies

Categories     Cookies & Sweet Treats

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Tbs Orange Rind, grated
1/2 tsp Orange Flavoring
Juice of half an Orange
2/3 cup or 170 g Butter, softened
1 1/4 cups or 425 g Honey
1 Egg, beaten
2 1/2 cups or 310 g All Purpose Flour, sifted
3 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F or 180 C.
  • Mix together the butter and honey.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt, then add to the honey mixture and fold in beaten egg, grated orange rind and orange juice.
  • Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Drop the batter in teaspoonfuls and bake for about 8 - 10 minutes.
  • When done, leave in baking tray for 5 minutes then place on a cooling rack until cool. Enjoy with a nice cold glass of milk or a cup of coffee!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 11 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 48, Sodium 69 milligrams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat

ORANGE DROP COOKIES I



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This recipe is from my great grandmother. I entered these in our County Fair. There were over 60 entries in the drop cookie category. I received 2nd place. Pretty darn good, huh? My great grandmother would have been so proud. You can make sour milk by combining 1/2 cup of milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar and allow to set 10 minutes.

Provided by Kim Hannahs

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter flavored shortening
2 eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
½ cup sour milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon butter
3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl, mix together 3 teaspoons baking powder and 3 1/4 cups flour.
  • Beat together brown sugar and shortening then add eggs, orange rind and vanilla. Mix in flour mixture, alternating the flour mixture and sour milk until all is blended. Drop dough by teaspoonful onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes. Let cool and frost cookies.
  • To Make Frosting: Mix together powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and enough orange juice mixed in to make it able to spread over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 49.6 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

ICED ORANGE COOKIES



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I usually make these bite-size orange cookies at Christmastime, when oranges in Florida are plentiful, but they're delicious any time of year. Every time I sniff their wonderful aroma, I remember my grandmother, who shared the recipe. -Lori DiPietro, New Port Richey, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Orange paste food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice and zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. , Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE DROP COOKIES II



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These are from my Russian heritage and we use them for a Christmas treat.

Provided by Barb

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Russian

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅔ cup shortening
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir 1/2 cup orange juice and 1 teaspoon rind into the flour mixture.
  • Cream shortening and white sugar together. Mix egg into the sugar mixture thoroughly. Slowly blend flour mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Make the icing: Mix confectioner's sugar and 2 tablespoons butter together until smooth. Pour 2 tablespoons orange juice and 1 teaspoon orange rind into the sugar and butter mixture, mix well. When the cookies have cooled spread the icing generously over the tops of the cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 126.6 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

ORANGE DROP COOKIES III



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Add a little sunshine to your life with this easy to make orange cookie.

Provided by Kathylee

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups white sugar
1 cup shortening
3 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour milk
1 tablespoon orange zest
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the milk, orange juice and orange zest. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges turn golden. Remove from baking sheet to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 87.3 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

ORANGE DROP COOKIES



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From the 1963 Betty Crocker Cooky Book. These are a cake-like cookie. For variety, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, raisins or chocolate chips. I used chocolate chips because I enjoy the taste of chocolate and orange together.

Provided by CulinaryQueen

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons orange zest, grated
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup chocolate chips, if using

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400F/200°C.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In another large mixing bowl, mix butter, sugar and egg thoroughly. Stir in orange juice and rind.
  • Sift dry ingredients into wet ingredients and blend together.
  • Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough about 2" apart on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes or until delicately browned on edges.
  • Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 70.4, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1

ORANGE DROP COOKIES



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Christmas favorite!

Provided by Peggy Bockler

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 c butter
3/4 c sugar
1 egg
1/2 c orange juice
2 Tbsp orange rind
2 c flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
ORANGE BUTTER FROSTING
2 1/2 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp orange juice
2 tsp grated orange rind

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400°. Mix butter, sugar and egg thoroughly. Stir in orange juice and rind. Stir in dry ingredients and mix well.
  • 2. Drop rounded teaspoons of dough 2" apart on a baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until delicately browned on edges.
  • 3. Mix frosting ingredients together. When cookies are cooled, frost.

FROSTED ORANGE COOKIES



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"I remember my dad making a big batch of these citrus cookies when I was growing up," writes Tammie Young from Mattoon, Illinois. "They're very moist and have a wonderful old-fashioned taste."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium navel oranges
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife, score each orange into quarters; remove peel. Use knife to remove white pith from peel and fruit; discard. Quarter oranges and place in a blender. Add peel; cover and process until smooth (mixture should measure 3/4 cup)., In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and 6 tablespoons orange mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For frosting, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, butter and enough of the remaining orange mixture to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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