2 c. white sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 orange, ground

Mix sugar, shortening and eggs together. Blend flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together. Add dry ingredients to sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk, then add ground orange. Drop by teaspoonful onto cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.