Iced Orange Cookies

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + coolingYIELD: about 5-1/2 dozen.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ICING:
• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Orange paste food coloring, optional

Directions

• 1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice and zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
• 2. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.

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