MARMALADE CHEWS

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I live in the heart of citrus country and think this cookie really captures that area's flavor. Orange marmalade, juice and peel give the cookie and frosting a delightful tropical taste. -Shirleene Wilkins, Lake Placid, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
FROSTING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in marmalade and, if desired, pecans. , Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a small bowl, combine the sugar, butter and orange zest until blended. Add enough orange juice to reach spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.