GRANNY'S ORANGE COOKIES 
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 orange (ground, rind and all)
1 c. milk
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and orange. Stir together flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Add to batter alternately with milk. Drop by teaspoon on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Ice while warm with 1 box confectioners' sugar, juice from 1/2 lemon and 1/2 orange, grated rind from either. Makes 5 to 6 dozen.

 

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