2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
2/3 c. sugar
1 egg
1-2 tsp. grated orange rind
1 tbsp. orange juice
Decorating Frosting below

1. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt onto wax paper.

2. Beat together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the egg, orange rind and juice.

3. Add the flour mixture, a third at a time, stirring well.

4. Shape the dough into a bowl; flatten slightly. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

5. To bake the cookies preheat the oven to moderate (350 degrees).

6. Roll out half the dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into bunny, chick or flower shapes with 3-3 1/2 inch cutters. Place on 2 large lightly greased cookie sheets. Repeat with the other half of dough.

7. Bake at 350 degrees for 7-8 minutes or until light golden around the edges, the cookie should not brown. Remove to wire racks with metal spatula. Cool completely. Frost and decorate with the Decorating Frosting.

DECORATING FROSTING:

Makes enough to decorate 36 cookies.

3 egg whites
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
3 1/2 c. sift 10X confectioners' sugar
1 tbsp. water
Food coloring (optional)

1. Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in a medium size bowl until foamy. Slowly beat in the 10X (confectioners') sugar; continue beating until thick and creamy. Measure out 1 1/4 cups of the frosting; cover with damp paper towling; set aside.

2. Thin the remaining frosting with the 1 tablespoon of water. Tint with the food coloring, if you wish. Spread evenly over the cookies.

3. Place the reserved frosting in a pastry tube fitted with a writing tip. Decorate the cookies as a picture.