Orange Drop Cookies
2/3 cup shortening
3/4 cups sugar
1 egg
1/2  cup  orange juice
2 tablespoons orange rind (grated)
2 cups flour (sifted)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Orange Butter Icing
1 cup powered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoon cream
 
 
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Mix shortening, sugar, and egg
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Add juice and rind
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Add remaining ingredients, mix well
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Drop rounded teaspoons about 2 inches apart on a ungreased
cookie sheet
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Bake at 400 F for 8 to 10 minutes
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Cool on sheet for several minutes, than transfer to wire
rack
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When cooled frost with icing
 
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