1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
4 1/2 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 c. milk add 1 tsp. baking soda
1 juice from orange, grated rind

Blend butter, sugar and eggs together. Mix alternately flour and milk and orange juice. Can add 1/2 cup nuts if wanted. Roll in balls. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Ice while still warm.

ICING:

Take orange juice and rind from another orange and add confectioners' sugar to make icing, so it is easy to spread on cookies. You will need more powdered sugar then this depending on orange juice. 1 tbsp. butter Orange juice and rind