~ ORANGE DROP COOKIES ~

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~ Orange Drop Cookies ~ image

One of my very favorite cookies, in my opinion get better by the day. Just in time for Santa. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c shortening
2 eggs
2 c sugar
4 1/2 c flour
2 tsp salt
1 tsp each - baking soda & baking powder
1 c soured milk
juice of one orange
grated rind of two oranges
FROSTING
3 3/4 c confectioners' sugar
1 Tbsp softened, butter
1 orange, juiced and rind grated - add more juice if needed to get desired spreading consistency

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening, eggs and sugar.
  • 2. Combine flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
  • 3. Mix in the dry ingredients, with the wet mixture, alternating with the sour milk. Ending with flour. Stir in the rind and juice.
  • 4. Drop by teaspoonful on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until beginning to color on edges.
  • 5. Remove from sheet pan to cooling racks.
  • 6. Cool completely and then frost. Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine frosting ingredients, mix well, and add more juice if need be...you want it to be thicker though, not a glaze.
  • 7. Enjoy!

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