Orange Drop Cookies
2/3 cup shortening
3/4 cups sugar
1 egg
1/2  cup  orange juice
2 tablespoons orange rind (grated)
2 cups flour (sifted)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Orange Butter Icing

1 cup powered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoon cream

 
 
  1. Mix shortening, sugar, and egg
  2. Add juice and rind
  3. Add remaining ingredients, mix well
  4. Drop rounded teaspoons about 2 inches apart on a ungreased cookie sheet
  5. Bake at 400 F for 8 to 10 minutes
  6. Cool on sheet for several minutes, than transfer to wire rack
  7. When cooled frost with icing
     
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