SOFT ORANGE MARMALADE COOKIES

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My family likes a soft cookie, and this recipe is one of their favorites. The frosting is so pretty and the marmalade is flavorful, plus it keeps the cookies nice and tender. -Margaret Peterson, Forest City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup orange marmalade
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup orange marmalade
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine sour cream and orange marmalade; set aside. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream mixture and mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, combine butter and marmalade. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until blended. Frost cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.