Orange Drop Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

• 2/3 c. shortening (Crisco)
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. orange juice
• 2 tbsp. grated orange rind

DIRECTIONS:

Cream shortening, sugar and egg until light and fluffy. Add juice and peel. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Drop by rounded teaspoonful 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes. Frost cooled cookies.

FROSTING:

2 1/2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tbsp. orange juice
1 to 2 tbsp. orange peel (grated)
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar


Photo Credit: Helen Motownone. Thanks, Helen!
Recipe from Cooks.com