ICED ORANGE COOKIES

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These have more of a cake texture. Very nice and light with a mild orange flavor, they are good with or without the icing. Great with tea.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 5 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • In a large mixing 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 peel.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  • Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches 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.

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