ORANGE BAR COOKIES 
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. orange juice
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
1/2 c. nuts
1 c. raisins, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg

Cream sugar and shortening; add egg, then add dry ingredients alternately with orange juice; add rind, this makes a very stiff dough. Spread in a 13"x18" baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 400 degrees. While still warm frost with powdered sugar icing.

 

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