ORANGE DROP COOKIES 
2/3 c. shortening (Crisco)
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. orange juice
2 tbsp. grated orange rind

Cream shortening, sugar and egg until light and fluffy. Add juice and peel. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Drop by rounded teaspoonful 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes. Frost cooled cookies.

FROSTING:

2 1/2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tbsp. orange juice
1 to 2 tbsp. orange peel (grated)
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar

 

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