3/4 c. butter
1/2 c. lard
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
2 tbsp. grated orange peel
1/4 c. orange juice
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Cream shortening and sugars together. Add eggs, vanilla, orange peel and juice. Sift dry ingredients together and add alternately with buttermilk. Drop from teaspoon on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Frost with 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter and enough orange juice for spreading consistency.