PUMPKIN-SHAPED ROLLOUTS

Pumpkin-Shaped Rollouts image

These cookies, cut out in the traditional pumpkin shape, have a non-traditional Halloween flavor added-orange peel. They're delicious! -Margaret Hancock, Camp Verde, Arizona

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
1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 large egg
4 teaspoons 2% milk
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
Green and orange food coloring

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, sugar and orange zest until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. pumpkin 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 small bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, orange zest and enough orange juice to achieve spreading consistency. Remove 1/2 cup frosting; tint green. Tint remaining frosting orange. Frost cookies with orange frosting; add leaves and vines, using reserved green frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.