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Frosted Orange Cookies

"I remember my dad making a big batch of these citrus cookies when I was growing up," writes Tammie Young from Mattoon, Illinois. "They're very moist and have a wonderful old-fashioned taste."

24 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

2 medium navel oranges
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

With a sharp knife, score each orange into quarters; remove peel. Use
knife to remove white pith from peel and fruit; discard. Quarter
oranges and place in a blender. Add peel; cover and process until
smooth (mixture should measure 3/4 cup).
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in milk and 6 tablespoons orange mixture. Combine the flour,
baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed
mixture until blended.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes or until set and edges are
lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For frosting, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, butter

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Directions (continued)

and enough of the remaining orange mixture to achieve spreading
consistency. Frost cookies. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 168 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 100 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.