1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. buttermilk

Cream brown sugar and butter. Add eggs, orange peel and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. While cookies are warm, frost with Orange Icing.

ORANGE ICING: Combine 1 tablespoon grated orange peel, 3 tablespoons orange juice and 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in 3 cups sifted powdered sugar. Makes 6 dozen cookies.