ORANGE DROP COOKIES

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From the 1963 Betty Crocker Cooky Book. These are a cake-like cookie. For variety, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, raisins or chocolate chips. I used chocolate chips because I enjoy the taste of chocolate and orange together.

Provided by CulinaryQueen

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons orange zest, grated
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup chocolate chips, if using

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400F/200°C.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In another large mixing bowl, mix butter, sugar and egg thoroughly. Stir in orange juice and rind.
  • Sift dry ingredients into wet ingredients and blend together.
  • Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough about 2" apart on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes or until delicately browned on edges.
  • Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 70.4, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1

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