3/4 c. granulated sugar
2/3 c. shortening
2 tbsp. grated orange peel
1/2 c. orange juice
1 egg
2 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix sugar, shortening, orange peel, orange juice and egg. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees until edges are light brown, 8 to 9 minutes; cool. Frost with orange frosting. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.

ORANGE FROSTING:

Mix 2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp. butter, softened

Beat in 1 tbsp. grated orange peel (optional) and about 2 tablespoons orange juice until well mixed and of spreading consistency.