1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. milk with 1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together brown sugar, shortening, milk and eggs. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven until light brown.

FROSTING:

2 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. butter, melted
3 tbsp. orange juice
1 tsp. grated orange peel