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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 72 |
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Dozens of these citrusy delights travel along with me to the school and church functions I attend during the holidays. The abundant orange flavor is refreshing. Ingredients:
1 cup shortening |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
1 cup buttermilk |
3 eggs |
2/3 cup orange juice |
4-1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel |
3 to 3-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
icing: |
4-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/4 teaspoon orange extract |
1/3 to 1/2 cup orange juice |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the buttermilk, eggs, orange juice and peel. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, orange extract and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled cookies. Yield: about 12 dozen.
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