CITRUS DROP COOKIES

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Shared by Grace Nevlis of Steubenville, Ohio, This recipe comes from a nursing home where she worked, so it makes a big batch. The cookie's delicate citrus flavor was loved by all.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, orange juice and zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.