ORANGE SUGAR ROLLOUTS

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When my children were young, we would bake and decorate these cookies every Christmas. Now I carry on the tradition with my grandchildren.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
4 teaspoons whole milk
1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 to 4 tablespoons orange juice
Yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk, orange zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, orange zest and enough orange juice to achieve spreading consistency. Add food coloring if desired. Frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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