OLD FASHION ORANGE DROPS 
2 eggs
5 c. flour (sift after measuring)
2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
Juices and grated rind of 2 lg. oranges

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Add orange juice and rind, mix well. Add flour (sifted) and baking powder, baking soda and salt alternately and milk. Mixture becomes very thick. Drop by spoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes (bottoms will be lightly browned). Remove from cookie sheet and cool. Once cool, frosting is drizzled on each cookie.

FROSTING:

Mix 1 box (1 lb. or so) of the powdered sugar and the juice and grated rind of one orange, (May need 2 oranges if small).

 

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