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Orange Cookies

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling YIELD: 6 dozen.
Dozens of these citrusy delights travel along with me to the school and church functions I attend during the holidays. The abundant orange flavor is refreshing. —Diane Myers, Meridian, Idaho

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ICING:
  • 4-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup orange juice

Directions

  • 1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the buttermilk, eggs, orange juice and zest. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate dough for 20 minutes or until firm enough to handle.
  • 2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets; bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • 3. For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, orange extract and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle or spread icing over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 100 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 34mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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