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~ orange drop cookies ~

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1lovetocook1x avatar
Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

One of my very favorite cookies, in my opinion get better by the day. Just in time for Santa.

Enjoy!

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(2)
yield 6 - 8 doz, depending if you heap
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ orange drop cookies ~

  • 1 c
    shortening
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 4 1/2 c
    flour
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    each - baking soda & baking powder
  • 1 c
    soured milk
  • juice
    of one orange
  • grated
    rind of two oranges
  • FROSTING
  • 3 3/4 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    softened, butter
  • 1
    orange, juiced and rind grated - add more juice if needed to get desired spreading consistency

How To Make ~ orange drop cookies ~

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degree F.

    In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening, eggs and sugar.
  • 2
    Combine flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
  • 3
    Mix in the dry ingredients, with the wet mixture, alternating with the sour milk. Ending with flour.

    Stir in the rind and juice.
  • 4
    Drop by teaspoonful on a lightly greased baking sheet.

    Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until beginning to color on edges.
  • 5
    Remove from sheet pan to cooling racks.
  • 6
    Cool completely and then frost.

    Frosting:

    In a medium bowl, combine frosting ingredients, mix well, and add more juice if need be...you want it to be thicker though, not a glaze.
  • 7
    Enjoy!
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