2/3 c. shortening
1 egg
2 tbsp. grated orange rind
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. orange juice
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Orange Butter Icing

Heat oven to 400 degrees (moderate hot). Mix shortening, sugar and egg thoroughly. Stir in orange juice and rind. Measure flour by dipping or sifting. Stir dry ingredients together; blend in. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough about 2" apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until delicately browned on edges. Frost with icing. Makes 4 dozen 2" cookies.

ORANGE BUTTER ICING:

2 1/2 tbsp. soft butter
1 1/2 tsp. orange juice
1 1/2 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
2 tsp. grated orange rind

Blend butter and sugar together. Stir in orange juice and orange rind until smooth. Makes icing for 4 dozen cookies.