Marmalade Chews Recipe

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I live in the heart of citrus country and think this cookie really captures that area's flavor. Orange marmalade, juice and peel give the cookie and frosting a delightful tropical taste.

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Marmalade Chews Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Yield: 27 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
FROSTING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in marmalade and pecans if desired.
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a small bowl, combine the sugar, butter and orange peel until blended. Add enough orange juice to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies. Yield: about 4-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 116 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 48 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Marmalade Chews in Best of Country Cookies , p31