1 c. shortening
2 c. white sugar
3 eggs
Grated rind and juice of 2 oranges
1 c. sour milk or buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
4 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder

Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, and rind and juice of oranges well. Mix sour milk or buttermilk alternately with last 3 ingredients mixed together. Drop form teaspoon on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees. Yields 65 cookies.

ICING: (if desired)

Grated orange rind and juice of 1 orange mixed with 1 box powdered sugar.