ORANGE DROP COOKIES 
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter
1 lg. egg
1/2 c. orange juice
2 tbsp. lemon juice in measuring cup (add milk to make 1 c.)
1 tsp. baking soda (add to milk)
4 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
Grated orange rind

ICING:

1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1 tbsp. soft butter
Milk to spreading consistency

Cream until light sugar, butter and egg. Add rest of ingredients and mix well. Drop by teaspoons onto baking sheet and bake about 12-15 minutes at 375°F. Makes about 6 dozen cookies.

Make icing, adding more grated orange rind and ice the cookies while warm.

 

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