2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. solid vegetable shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
1/2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. chopped pecans
Orange icing (below)

Coat cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt onto waxed paper. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs until fluffy. Mix in orange rind and juice. Stir in flour mix until blended. Mix in pecans. Drop dough in rounded teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets leaving 3 inches between cookies. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until browned. Remove to wire rack. Frost with Orange Icing while warm.

ORANGE ICING:

Combine 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon grated orange rind in bowl. Gradually stir in 2-3 tablespoons orange juice until good consistency. Makes 1 2/3 cups.