ORANGE COOKIES

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Dozens of these citrusy delights travel along with me to the school and church functions I attend during the holidays. The abundant orange flavor is refreshing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
3 large eggs
2/3 cup orange juice
4-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
ICING:
4-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
1/3 to 1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the buttermilk, eggs, orange juice and zest. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, orange extract and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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