Orange Cookies

Name: Orange Cookies
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 2 eggs; 2 cups sugar; 4 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice; zest of 4-5 oranges; 1 pound powdered sugar

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Cuisine
American

Orange Cookies

Iris Warren

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This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

1 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 cups sugar
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
zest of 4-5 oranges
1 pound powdered sugar

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350.
Cream shortening, sugar and eggs until fluffy. Sift flour, baking soda and powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with 1 cup of buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour. Add 1/2 cup of orange juice and half of orange zest. Drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.
For glaze, begin with remaining orange juice and zest in mixing bowl. On low speed, add powdered sugar in 1 cup increments until it reaches desired thickness.
Glaze cookies while still warm. Let glaze dry.