Ingredients
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⅔ cup shortening
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¾ cup white sugar
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1 egg
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½ cup orange juice
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1 teaspoon orange zest
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons orange juice
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1 teaspoon orange zest
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
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Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir 1/2 cup orange juice and 1 teaspoon rind into the flour mixture.
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Cream shortening and white sugar together. Mix egg into the sugar mixture thoroughly. Slowly blend flour mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet.
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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Make the icing: Mix confectioner's sugar and 2 tablespoons butter together until smooth. Pour 2 tablespoons orange juice and 1 teaspoon orange rind into the sugar and butter mixture, mix well. When the cookies have cooled spread the icing generously over the tops of the cookies.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 221 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 33g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 18 | |
| Calories 221 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
| Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium 127mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 22g | |
| Protein 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 5% |
| Calcium 13mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 37mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
