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Iced Orange Cookies

5 from 1 vote
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Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Cookies

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1 tbsp grated orange rind
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup coconut or walnuts (optional)

Frosting

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • orange juice
  • 1/4 cup butter (softened)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease baking sheets and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream thoroughly shortening and sugar using mixer. Add eggs, juice and orange rind. Mix well. Add flour, salt and baking soda. Stir in coconut or walnuts. Blend well.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. Frost with Orange Butter Cream Frosting. Makes 4 dozen.
  • For the frosting, in a small mixing bowl, place the sugar and butter. Blend with mixer, adding enough juice to make frosting spreading consistency. Frost cookies. Enjoy!